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Williams Bay Middle
Middle School · Williams Bay School District · Williams Bay, WI
A middle school in Williams Bay, WI serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box 1410, Williams Bay, WI 53191
- Math 41% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Williams Bay Middle score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williams Bay Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,610
Median home value
$369,200
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53191; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Williams Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Williams Bay Middle is listed in Williams Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williams Bay Middle
Williams Bay Middle is a public middle school in Williams Bay, WI, part of Williams Bay School District, serving approximately 143 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,267 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williams Bay Middle
What grades does Williams Bay Middle serve?
Williams Bay Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Williams Bay Middle?
Williams Bay Middle has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Bay Middle is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williams Bay Middle rank in WI?
Williams Bay Middle ranks #1,267 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Williams Bay Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Williams Bay Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Williams Bay Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Bay Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Williams Bay Middle a charter school?
No, Williams Bay Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williams Bay Middle a Title I school?
No, Williams Bay Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams Bay Middle?
33.6% of students at Williams Bay Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Walworth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (262) 245-6224
- Area population (ZIP 53191)
- 3,264
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53191; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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