M.d. Williams Intermediate School

About M.d. Williams Intermediate School

M.d. Williams Intermediate School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Houston, Texas. It serves students in the 5th and 6th grades and is part of the Houston Independent School District.
The school’s mission is to provide an environment where students can reach their full potential and become successful, productive members of society. To that end, the school offers a wide range of educational opportunities and resources, including a rigorous curriculum, an array of extracurricular activities, and strong support from teachers and staff.
The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where all students can learn and grow. They strive to build a positive school culture that encourages collaboration and mutual respect.
M.d. Williams Intermediate School is committed to helping students reach their highest potential and to fostering a sense of pride and community among its students, staff, and families. The school’s commitment to excellence has earned it a reputation as one of the best schools in the Houston area.

Address:	2301 N Park Pocahontas, AR 72455
Phone:	(870) 892-4573
Site:	www.pocahontaspsd.com
Grades:	3 – 6
Enrollment:	632 students

Overview M.d. Williams Intermediate School

M.d. Williams Intermediate School serves 632 students in grades 3-6.
M.d. Williams Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on M.d. Williams Intermediate School

M.d. Williams Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of M.d. Williams Intermediate School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.