Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Williams Elementary/middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williams Elementary/middle School's student population of 426 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williams Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary/middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Williams Elementary/middle School is ranked #1198 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary/middle School?
426 students attend Williams Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Williams Elementary/middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Elementary/middle School?
Williams Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Elementary/middle School offer ?
Williams Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Williams Elementary/middle School part of?
Williams Elementary/middle School is part of Williams Unified District (4193) School District.
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