Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School

1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
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Bottom 50%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School's student population of 420 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#1219 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
21%
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Black
36%
7%
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White
23%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is ranked #1219 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Dual Language Magnet, Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School?
420 students attend Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School offer ?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School part of?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School located?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is located in the Monroe neighborhood of Topeka, KS.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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