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William Adams Middle School

Academic Update

Mrs. Grace Perez, Principal

January 12, 2026

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Mrs. Grace Perez, Principal

Mrs. Laurie Lerma, Dean of Instruction

Shannon Ramon, Assistant Principal

Noemy Garcia, Assistant Principal

Esteban Lopez, Assistant Principal

WAMS Administration

#togetherwebelievetogetherweachieve

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WAMS Mission & Vision

Mission

Our mission at William Adams Middle School is to foster a safe, supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Through innovative instruction and high expectations, we nurture curiosity, resilience, and respect, preparing students to become confident, responsible individuals.

Vision

Our vision at William Adams Middle School is to cultivate an inclusive, inspiring community where students are motivated to explore their passions, excel academically, and grow as confident, resilient learners prepared for lifelong success in a changing world.

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WAMS Enrollment

Grade Level	Number of Students
6th grade	326
7th grade	343
8th grade	295
Total Enrollment	931(24-25) 964(25-26)

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WAMS Demographics:

Eco Dis	86.28% (24-25) 90% (25-26)
At Risk	56%
SPED	22%
ESL	2%
Gifted and Talented	5%

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Attendance Initiatives

Attendance Goal:

Student attendance will increase to 94% for the 2024-2025 school year.

Current attendance: 93.51%

Parent- Student Meetings

Home Visits

Attendance Check Ins (Stronger Connections Grant)

Free Dress Friday (met attendance goal)

Classroom Competitions (catered lunch)

Perfect Attendance for the Year (Field Trip)

Consistent attendance is always tied to Academic Incentives.

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Attendance Incentives

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Accountability Data

Goal: Improve Overall Accountability Rating from 78 C to 87 B.

	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025	2025-2026 Goal
WAMS Overall Accountability Rating	70	72	78	Goal: 87

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Historical STAAR Data–RLA

Grade/Subject	2024 Percentages	2025 Percentages	Benchmark 1	2026 Goals
Grade 6 RLA	64/42/131	77/51/26	71/41/12 (73/53/25) 5TH GRADE	80/55/30
Grade 7 RLA	67/42/16	69/40/13	79/50/18	80/55/30
Grade 8 RLA	69/40/13	66/38/8	56/19/4 (-26 students in Eng. 1)	72/45/20

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Historical STAAR Data–Math

Grade/Subject	2024 Percentages	2025 Percentages	Benchmark 1	2026 Goals
Grade 6 Math	49/12/1	65/30/13	46/11/3 (77/55/29) 5th grade	80/60/30
Grade 7 Math	51/31/8	44/22/2	37/12/1	75/45/25
Grade 8 Math	63/31/3	66/37/9	50/22/1 (includes 65 7th grade Advanced Math Students)	65/30/20

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Historical STAAR Data–Science & Soc Stu

Grade/Subject	2024 Percentages	2025 Percentages	Benchmark 1	2026 Goals
Grade 8 Science	50/25/7	68/31/7	40/13/2	72/40/20
Grade 8 Soc Studies	42/18/8	42/12/5	26/4/1	65/30/20

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Grade 8 EOC

Subject	Enrollment
Algebra I	27
English I	26
Biology	34

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Grade 8 EOC

Grade/Subject	2024 Percentages	2025 Percentages	Benchmark 1	2026 Goals
Algebra	95/91/60	100/96/72	100/63/22	100/100/90
English 1	No data	100/100/62	100/96/50	100/100/80
Biology	No data	100/100/13	97/42/3	100/100/50

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Instructional Focuses

Academic Discourse

Student Engagement

Standards-aligned instruction

Utilization of HQIM

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Enhancing WAMS

Culture & Climate

(School & Classrooms)

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What is Culture?

The shared beliefs, values, and attitudes that shape school behavior

• Influences how people interact and work together

• Built over time through traditions, expectations, and leadership

“Culture isn’t just what we say—it’s how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we carry out our mission.

It’s Not Just a School—It’s a Place You Want to Be.

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Strategies Implemented to

Enhance WAMS Culture

Strong Beginning:

Greet Students at the door

Start up activity

Share good Things

Communicate the Learning Objective

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What is Climate?

The overall atmosphere of the school environment

• Includes physical, emotional, and social conditions

• Affects how students, teachers, and staff feel about being at school

When You Walk In, You Can Feel It—

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STRONG

Culture & Climate

makes

STRONG

INSTRUCTION POSSIBLE.

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Instructional Support

PLC Data Dives & Student Identifications
STAAR Student Score Projection Sheets & Conferences
Math Support: ESC 2
RLA Support: Amplify, M. Campos/Planning
Classroom Environment (Routines and Procedures)
Data Meetings (Accountability)
Bluebonnet/Carnegie Training
DESMOS Training (8th grade math teachers)
Think Along Plan Training
Social Studies Support: Mrs. Salazar (Master Teacher)
STAAR 2.0 (ECR/SCR)
PLC Learning: Academic Discourse
ESC 2 Carnegie Support
Elevating ECR Writing (Exploding the Explain)
Rigor Doesn’t Equal Difficult
Lesson Internalization
Building a Community of Writers
The Power of Us: Building a Stronger School Together
CCMR: Graduation Requirements
Observations & Feedback

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Moving Foward:

8th Grade TSI Testing� Monitor college readiness and target skill gaps�
Benchmark 2 Assessment� Measure mastery of grade-level TEKS and STAAR readiness�
Data-Driven Instructional Adjustments� Align instruction to standards, rigor, and student performance data�
Targeted Supports & Interventions� Small groups, tutoring, and instructional adjustments based on results
Saturday School Sessions: GT Writing Camp, Reading & Writing

Saturday School Sessions also targeting Social Studies & Science�