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Williams H S

School · Plano ISD · Plano, TX

A Plano ISD school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1717 17TH ST, Plano, TX 75074

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation25.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,384
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Williams H S score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Williams H S 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,621/100K

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

$84,185

Median home value

$347,300

Median rent

$1,678/mo

College educated

41.7%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
25.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy PlanoCharter · enrollment unverified7.2PK–121.6 mi183Compare →
Academy H SEnrollment path unverified9.29–121.7 mi298Compare →
Wind Rose AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–122.2 mi35Compare →
Clark H SEnrollment path unverified4.69–102.6 mi1,241Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Plano ISD

Schools in district
77
Rank in district
#58 of 71
District spending per student
$11,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Williams H S is listed in PLANO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Williams H S

Williams H S is a public school in Plano, TX, part of Plano ISD, serving approximately 1,186 students in grades 9th-10th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,309 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Williams H S

What grades does Williams H S serve?

Williams H S serves students in grades 9th through 10th.

How many students attend Williams H S?

Williams H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Williams H S is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williams H S rank in TX?

Williams H S ranks #6,309 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Williams H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Williams H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williams H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Williams H S a charter school?

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

Is Williams H S a Title I school?

No, Williams H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williams H S?

55.5% of students at Williams H S 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
9th – 10th
Enrollment
1,186
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 75074)
53,146
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
35
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 75074; 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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