Serving 423 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 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Williams Elementary/Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Williams, AZ, covering an extensive area of approximately 3,318.4 square miles. Parents can expect typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 36.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 71.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williams Elementary/middle School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Williams Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary/middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1178 out of 1,921 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary/middle School?
423 students attend Williams Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Williams Elementary/middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Elementary/middle School?
Williams Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Elementary/middle School part of?
Williams Elementary/middle School is part of Williams Unified District (4193).
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