Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Williams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Williams Elementary School's student population of 697 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mary Williams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Williams Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1182 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
8%

Hispanic
28%
19%

Black
36%
22%

White
15%
44%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Williams Elementary School is ranked #1182 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mary Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Mary Williams Elementary School?
697 students attend Mary Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Mary Williams Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Williams Elementary School?
Mary Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Williams Elementary School offer ?
Mary Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Williams Elementary School part of?
Mary Williams Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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