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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1219 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
40%
6%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1219 out of 1,280 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 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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.
In what neighborhood is Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School located?
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School is located in the Monroe neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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