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#599 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 49% in state

Williams Elementary School

Elementary School · Three Rivers/josephine County Sd · Williams, OR

A Three Rivers/josephine County Sd elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 88, Williams, OR 97544

  • Math 48% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 22:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.4% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.3% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+26.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$15,765
Chronic Absenteeism56.1%

Students at Williams Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average344/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$71,066

Median home value

$525,300

Median rent

$1,519/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD

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Fruitdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–5Not available258Compare →
Manzanita Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–5Not available320Compare →
Sunny Wolf Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–6Not available115Compare →

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.

Three Rivers/josephine County Sd

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#5 of 16
District spending per student
$15,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Williams Elementary School is listed in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Williams Elementary School

Williams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williams, OR, part of Three Rivers/josephine County Sd, serving approximately 66 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #599 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 66 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Williams Elementary School is 22:1. 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 OR?

Williams Elementary School ranks #599 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Williams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Williams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

75.8% 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
66
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Josephine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.1%
Area population (ZIP 97544)
2,040
Area median age
47.6
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97544; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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