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Williams Elementary School

Elementary School · Jonesville Community Schools · Jonesville, MI

A Jonesville Community Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

440 ADRIAN RD, Jonesville, MI 49250

  • Math 42% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 47% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$13,148
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Williams Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Williams Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,769/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,918

Median home value

$159,300

Median rent

$774/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greenfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.1 mi44Compare →
Hillsdale Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.3K–83.0 mi54Compare →
Gier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–43.6 mi436Compare →
Bailey Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–K4.3 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Jonesville Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Williams Elementary School is listed in Jonesville Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Williams Elementary School

Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jonesville, MI, part of Jonesville Community Schools, serving approximately 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,853 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Williams Elementary School

What grades does Williams Elementary School serve?

Williams Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Williams Elementary School?

Williams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williams Elementary School rank in MI?

Williams Elementary School ranks #1,853 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Williams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Williams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Williams Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Williams Elementary School a charter school?

No, Williams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Williams Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Williams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams Elementary School?

63.7% of students at Williams Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hillsdale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 49250)
5,674
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49250; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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