Williams Upper Elementary School serves 311 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williams Upper Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
311 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Williams Upper Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
96%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
3%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Williams Upper Elementary School?
311 students attend Williams Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Williams Upper Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williams Upper Elementary School?
Williams Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Williams Upper Elementary School offer ?
Williams Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Williams Upper Elementary School part of?
Williams Upper Elementary School is part of Williams Unified School District.
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