J.H. Williams Middle School

School Overview
J.H. Williams Middle School, located at 1105 Prairie Avenue in Abbeville, Louisiana, serves as a core educational institution within the Vermilion Parish School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental transition between elementary and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in the heart of Abbeville, reflecting the community-oriented values of the surrounding Acadiana region while providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a variety of instructional programs and extracurricular activities. By balancing core curriculum requirements—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for student involvement, J.H. Williams aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. The faculty and staff strive to create a supportive climate that addresses the unique social and emotional needs of middle-school-aged children, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.
528
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.H. Williams Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White141
Hispanic31
Black293
Asian24
Two or More38
American Indian1
  • Black
    293 (55.5 %)
  • White
    141 (26.7 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (7.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (5.9 %)
  • Asian
    24 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Vermilion Parish
Phone: (337)893-3943
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 293
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Grade 6 182
Grade 7 177
Grade 8 169

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J.H. Williams Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6182
Grade 7177
Grade 8169
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J.H. Williams Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25047.3%
Male27852.7%