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Williams Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,284 students in Williams Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Williams Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,284 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Williams Unified School District, which is ranked #1757 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1718 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2001–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,269 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 53% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,836 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$22 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$26,269
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,836
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Williams Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Primary Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1404 E St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Gr: K-3 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Williams Upper Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eleventh St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Gr: 4-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Williams Junior/senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williams Unified School District?
Williams Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,284 students.
What is the rank of Williams Unified School District?
Williams Unified School District is ranked #1757 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williams Unified School District?
96% of Williams Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williams Unified School District?
Williams Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Williams Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,836 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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