Summary:
The city of Williams, Oregon has just one public school, Williams Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite serving a high-needs student population, with 75.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school consistently outperforms the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District and the state of Oregon on standardized tests.
Williams Elementary School has ranked in the top 20% of Oregon elementary schools for the past 3 years and holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, 90% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 39.4% for the district and 46.7% for the state. The school spends $19,687 per student, significantly higher than the state average, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 22:1, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and small class sizes.
While the data set only includes information about a single school, the exceptional performance of Williams Elementary School is noteworthy. The school's ability to achieve strong academic outcomes despite serving a high-needs student population indicates effective strategies and resource allocation. Further analysis of the broader educational landscape in Williams, Oregon could provide additional insights into the factors contributing to the school's success and the overall quality of education in the area.
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