Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School

1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
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Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School's student population of 428 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#1197 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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10-14%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
21%
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Black
40%
6%
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White
23%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is ranked #1197 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Dual Language Magnet, Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School?
428 students attend Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School offer ?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School part of?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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