Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Williams's student population of 260 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williams ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams is 0.51, 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
#214 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
9%
10%
White
68%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams's ranking?
Williams is ranked #214 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Williams often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Williams?
260 students attend Williams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Williams students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams?
Williams has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Williams offer ?
Williams offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams part of?
Williams is part of Pittsfield School District.
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