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Albert C Williams EL

Elementary School · Commerce ISD · Commerce, TX

A Commerce ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3315 WASHINGTON ST, Commerce, TX 75428

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$15,903
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Albert C Williams EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.6%

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 Albert C Williams EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,595/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce), 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

$48,372

Median home value

$145,600

Median rent

$910/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

51.1%

Poverty rate

25.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Commerce ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$15,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albert C Williams EL is listed in COMMERCE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albert C Williams EL

Albert C Williams EL is a public elementary school in Commerce, TX, part of Commerce ISD, serving approximately 338 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,934 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albert C Williams EL

What grades does Albert C Williams EL serve?

Albert C Williams EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Albert C Williams EL?

Albert C Williams EL has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert C Williams EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Albert C Williams EL is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albert C Williams EL rank in TX?

Albert C Williams EL ranks #5,934 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Albert C Williams EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Albert C Williams EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Albert C Williams EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert C Williams EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Albert C Williams EL a charter school?

No, Albert C Williams EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albert C Williams EL a Title I school?

No, Albert C Williams EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert C Williams EL?

74.6% of students at Albert C Williams EL 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hunt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 75428)
11,587
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
26.6
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 75428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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