- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockwall, TX
J W Williams Middle
Federal NCES profile for J W Williams Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483765007095
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Williams Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Williams Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Williams Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
J W Williams Middle held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 483765007095 · Rockwall, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 19.5:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students)
J W Williams Middle held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J W Williams Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockwall-Heath
Rockwall-Heath H S
3,072 students
- Rockwall H S
Rockwall H S
2,949 students
- Maurine Cain M 1,173
Maurine Cain Middle
1,173 students
- Herman E Utley 968
Herman E Utley Middle
968 students
- Linda Lyon El 886
Linda Lyon El
886 students
- This school 819
J W Williams Middle
819 students
What this shows J W Williams Middle reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Williams Middle compares
J W Williams Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, J W Williams Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwall Isd reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Williams Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Williams Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Williams Middle
How many students attend J W Williams Middle?
J W Williams Middle has 819 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockwall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Williams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Williams Middle is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J W Williams Middle?
19.3% of students at J W Williams Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Williams Middle?
The largest demographic group at J W Williams Middle is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Williams Middle?
J W Williams Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J W Williams Middle rank among middle schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Williams Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Rockwall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rockwall on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwall Isd?
Besides J W Williams Middle, Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students), Rockwall H S (2,949 students), and Maurine Cain Middle (1,173 students). See the Rockwall Isd district page for the complete list.