John R. Williams serves 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
John R. Williams placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R. Williams's student population of 552 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
552 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John R. Williams is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John R. Williams is 0.60, 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
#3136 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
12%
12%

Hispanic
60%
56%

Black
12%
5%

White
12%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R. Williams's ranking?
John R. Williams is ranked #3136 out of 3,649 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John R. Williams?
552 students attend John R. Williams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John R. Williams students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R. Williams?
John R. Williams has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John R. Williams offer ?
John R. Williams offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John R. Williams part of?
John R. Williams is part of Lincoln Unified School District.
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