Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Williamstown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Williamstown School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Williamstown Elementary School?
457 students attend Williamstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Williamstown Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamstown Elementary School?
Williamstown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Williamstown Elementary School offer ?
Williamstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Williamstown Elementary School part of?
Williamstown Elementary School is part of Williamstown School District.
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