Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Williams Elementary/middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Williams Elementary/middle School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Williams Elementary/middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williams Elementary/middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Hispanic
46%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
44%
33%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Williams Elementary/middle School is ranked #1178 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Williams Elementary/middle School?
423 students attend Williams Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Williams Elementary/middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams Elementary/middle School?
Williams Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Williams Elementary/middle School offer ?
Williams Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Williams Elementary/middle School part of?
Williams Elementary/middle School is part of Williams Unified District (4193).
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