Williams Upper Elementary

Williams Upper Elementary is a regular public school located in Williams, California, serving students in grades four through six. With an enrollment of 290 students and a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1, the school provides educational support with 12 full-time equivalent teachers. The MySchoolScout rating for Williams Upper Elementary is 3.2 out of 10, placing it in the 12th percentile among California schools.

Academically, the school shows room for improvement, with an ELA/Reading proficiency rate of 23% and a Math proficiency rate of 12%, both below state averages. The academic score is 2.2 out of 10, indicating that Williams Upper Elementary is focusing on student development and growth. Williams Upper Elementary is situated in the heart of a small town setting, offering students a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers can provide individualized attention and support.

While current test scores at Williams Upper Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Williams Upper Elementary is 24.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.