Serving 762 students in grades 6-8, Earle E. Williams Middle 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 is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Earle E. Williams Middle's attendance zone covers the entire district in Tracy, CA, encompassing approximately 185.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 24.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earle E. Williams Middle School's student population of 762 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
762 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
Earle E. Williams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earle E. Williams Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6567 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcats Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earle E. Williams Middle School's ranking?
Earle E. Williams Middle School is ranked #6567 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Earle E. Williams Middle School?
762 students attend Earle E. Williams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Earle E. Williams Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Earle E. Williams Middle School?
Earle E. Williams Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Earle E. Williams Middle School offer ?
Earle E. Williams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Earle E. Williams Middle School part of?
Earle E. Williams Middle School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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