Summary:
Zip code 95987 contains one middle school, Williams Upper Elementary, serving grades 4-6 within the Williams Unified School District.
This school serves a community with high economic need, with over 92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science all well below state averages. A notable pattern is the sharp decline in math proficiency in 5th grade, which drops to just over 2%, suggesting a need for focused support at that grade level. Despite these academic hurdles, the school manages student attendance relatively well, with a chronic absenteeism rate lower than both its district and the state.
While spending per student is substantial, the high student-to-teacher ratio may impact the level of individualized instruction. For parents, the key considerations are the school's struggle to meet state academic benchmarks, its success in maintaining student attendance, and the context of serving a predominantly high-need population. The school's performance in science is slightly stronger compared to the Williams Unified district average, indicating a potential area of relative strength.
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