James Williams Middle

Rhinelander School District
915 Acacia Ln
Rhinelander, WI 54501
472 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
James Williams Middle School, located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the School District of Rhinelander. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students. By offering a diverse curriculum that encompasses core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to high school while helping them discover their personal interests and talents.

As a key educational institution in the Northwoods region, James Williams Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student-centered learning. The school leverages its resources to support individualized instruction and provides various opportunities for students to participate in athletics, arts, and clubs. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, the school works to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
472
Total Students
37.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    424 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (2.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
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: Rhinelander School District
Phone: (715)365-9220
Website: http://www.rhinelander.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 142
Grade 7 161
Grade 8 169
Gender Ratio