Serving 189 students in grades 7-8, Williams Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Williams Junior High School?
189 students attend Williams Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Williams Junior High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Junior High School?
Williams Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Williams Junior High School offer ?
Williams Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Williams Junior High School part of?
Williams Junior High School is part of Williams Unified School District.
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