Williamston Middle School

www.gowcs.net

405 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Williamston Middle School, located at 3845 Vanneter Rd in Williamston, Michigan, serves as a key academic institution within the Williamston Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character-building initiatives, the middle school aims to prepare its students for success in future academic endeavors and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, leveraging its identity as a “Hornet” to promote school spirit and a sense of belonging. Through their official website, http://www.gowcs.net, the school provides parents and students with essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, Williamston Middle School remains a central pillar of the Williamston educational experience.

405

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williamston Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	24
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
359 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (5.9 %)
Two or More
16 (4.0 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Williamston Community Schools
Phone:	(517)655-4668
Website:	http://www.gowcs.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 146