Williams Magnet Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(501) 447-7100
Williams Magnet Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Williams Magnet Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Williams Magnet Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Williams Magnet Elementary School's student population of 486 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 486 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Williams Magnet Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Williams Magnet Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #122 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 13% |
| Black | 56% | 20% |
| White | 24% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Little Rock School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Williams Magnet Elementary School is Hall High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Forest Heights Stem Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brady Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Little Rock Hall High School Math: 4% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,048 student10
0.5 miles
6700 H St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900 0.5 9-12 1,048 - Little Rock Brady Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 459 students10
0.7 miles
7915 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3900 0.7 PK-5 459 - Little Rock Forest Heights Stem Academy Math: 65% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 719 students10
0.9 miles
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700 0.9 K-8 719 - Little Rock Jefferson Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 384 students10
1.1 miles
2600 N Mckinley St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000 1.1 PK-5 384 - Little Rock Forest Park Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 473 students10
1.2 miles
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500 1.2 PK-5 473
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