Williams Elementary/middle School

601 N 7th St
Williams, AZ 86046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 435 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Williams Elementary/middle School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Williams Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary/middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#1079 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
32%
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24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
46%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
43%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1079 out of 1,854 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 32% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary/middle School?
435 students attend Williams Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Williams Elementary/middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% 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 15:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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