Serving 189 students in grades 7-8, Williams Junior High 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Williams Junior High School?
189 students attend Williams Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Williams Junior High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Junior High School?
Williams Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Williams Junior High School offer ?
Williams Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Williams Junior High School part of?
Williams Junior High School is part of Williams Unified School District.
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