Williams

Summary:

Williams Elementary School is a public school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, serving 256 students in grades PK-5. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current ranking of 82 out of 916 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Williams significantly outperforms the Pittsfield district and the state of Massachusetts in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65% of Williams students were proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts, compared to 25.92% for Pittsfield and 39.17% for Massachusetts. Similarly, 73.11% of Williams students were proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation Mathematics, compared to 23.15% for Pittsfield and 40.91% for Massachusetts. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 760 Massachusetts elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students, 42nd out of 891 for male students, and 25th out of 905 for special education students.

While Williams outperforms the Pittsfield district as a whole, the nearby Stearns Elementary and Robert T. Capeless Elementary schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in MCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics. Williams' strong performance across different student subgroups and its consistent improvement over the years make it a model for other elementary schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 50 Bushey Road
       Pittsfield, MA  01201


(413) 448-9680

District: Pittsfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,800 Help


Students who attend Williams usually attend:

Middle:    Theodore Herberg Middle
High:    Pittsfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.8%
Hispanic:
12.5%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Williams ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Pittsfield School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), Hispanic (12.5%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williams is 10.5. 6 elementary schools in the Pittsfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williams is $18,800. 5 elementary schools in the Pittsfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williams:

SchoolDigger ranks Williams 82nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Williams in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pittsfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsfield 286th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williams

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Rank History for all students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.98 480th 884 45.7%
2004 66.87 321st 882 63.6%
2005 59.88 374th 887 57.8%
2006 64.35 332nd 911 63.6%
2007 69.74 286th 911 68.6%
2008 62.12 361st 908 60.2%
2009 74.26 231st 909 74.6%
2010 73.09 256th 920 72.2%
2011 80.25 170th 924 81.6%
2012 71.79 278th 930 70.1%
2013 63.37 373rd 928 59.8%
2014 65.13 345th 926 62.7%
2015 74.51 222nd 914 75.7%
2016 84.40 117th 932 87.4%
2017 76.95 203rd 938 78.4%
2018 74.97 229th 934 75.5%
2019 75.27 225th 942 76.1%
2021 69.62 283rd 936 69.8%
2022 87.62 106th 932 88.6%
2023 88.55 89th 928 90.4%
2024 89.45 82nd 916 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.99 79th 886 91.1%
2019 80.58 96th 896 89.3%
2021 65.55 221st 894 75.3%
2022 93.41 25th 905 97.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.06 22nd 685 96.8%
2019 88.41 30th 700 95.7%
2021 74.58 110th 705 84.4%
2022 95.01 6th 772 99.2%
2023 90.92 26th 757 96.6%
2024 97.04 10th 760 98.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.26 299th 893 66.5%
2019 58.79 378th 902 58.1%
2021 53.36 422nd 898 53.0%
2022 78.25 180th 901 80.0%
2023 81.12 156th 887 82.4%
2024 81.99 149th 886 83.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 322nd 656 50.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.12 171st 898 81.0%
2019 84.05 116th 907 87.2%
2021 77.48 199th 904 78.0%
2022 90.46 59th 908 93.5%
2023 92.32 43rd 896 95.2%
2024 91.57 42nd 891 95.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.06 228th 925 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Williams

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 250th 772 67.6%
2019 59.54 311th 780 60.1%
2021 55.86 323rd 765 57.8%
2022 84.00 84th 764 89.0%
2023 84.01 83rd 762 89.1%
2024 85.46 71st 753 90.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Williams

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 398 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1989 401 6 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 401 7 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 375 9 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 370 9 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1993 381 7 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 378 7 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 381 9 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 381 9 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 379 6 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 366 9 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1999 334 10 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 338 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 318 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 350 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 350 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 331 16 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 340 18 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 311 15 2 5 0 n/a n/a 2 335
2007 312 9 5 4 0 n/a n/a 7 337
2008 275 8 7 3 1 n/a n/a 8 302
2009 282 9 12 6 1 0 9 0 319
2010 279 14 14 15 1 0 9 0 332
2011 264 16 15 12 0 0 15 0 322
2012 277 22 14 15 0 0 19 0 347
2013 278 12 17 12 0 0 19 0 338
2014 278 12 18 14 0 0 21 0 343
2015 258 15 24 18 0 0 21 0 336
2016 249 13 23 14 0 0 16 0 315
2017 253 13 16 19 0 1 21 0 323
2018 247 16 14 17 0 2 23 0 319
2019 221 23 13 21 0 2 17 0 297
2020 205 21 12 21 0 2 15 0 276
2021 179 19 10 30 0 1 15 0 254
2022 176 24 9 33 0 1 17 0 260
2023 171 25 9 32 0 0 19 0 256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williams

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 n/a n/a n/a
1989 417 n/a n/a n/a
1990 421 n/a n/a n/a
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 383 n/a n/a n/a
1993 394 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 394 n/a n/a n/a
1995 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 395 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 353 n/a 0.0 12.5
2000 353 n/a 0.0 15
2001 331 n/a 0.0 9.1
2002 364 n/a n/a 16.8
2003 364 n/a n/a 16.8
2004 351 24.4 14.4 17.4
2005 361 24.4 14.8 17.5
2006 335 23.6 14.2 18
2007 337 23.0 14.7 16.7
2008 302 22.0 13.7 19
2009 319 24.5 13.0 25.4
2010 332 22.2 14.9 26.5
2011 322 20.1 16.0 29.5
2012 347 21.1 16.3 35.2
2013 338 21.7 15.5 32.5
2014 343 21.0 16.3 29.4
2015 336 21.0 16.0 35.4
2016 315 20.0 15.7 n/a
2017 323 21.3 15.1 n/a
2018 319 21.8 14.5 n/a
2019 297 23.7 12.5 n/a
2020 276 24.2 11.3 n/a
2021 254 22.5 11.2 n/a
2022 260 26.2 9.9 n/a
2023 256 24.1 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williams

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 n/a n/a n/a
1989 417 n/a n/a n/a
1990 421 n/a n/a n/a
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 383 n/a n/a n/a
1993 394 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 394 n/a n/a n/a
1995 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 395 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 384 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 353 n/a 0.0 12.5
2000 353 n/a 0.0 15
2001 331 n/a 0.0 9.1
2002 364 n/a n/a 16.8
2003 364 n/a n/a 16.8
2004 351 24.4 14.4 17.4
2005 361 24.4 14.8 17.5
2006 335 23.6 14.2 18
2007 337 23.0 14.7 16.7
2008 302 22.0 13.7 19
2009 319 24.5 13.0 25.4
2010 332 22.2 14.9 26.5
2011 322 20.1 16.0 29.5
2012 347 21.1 16.3 35.2
2013 338 21.7 15.5 32.5
2014 343 21.0 16.3 29.4
2015 336 21.0 16.0 35.4
2016 315 20.0 15.7 n/a
2017 323 21.3 15.1 n/a
2018 319 21.8 14.5 n/a
2019 297 23.7 12.5 n/a
2020 276 24.2 11.3 n/a
2021 254 22.5 11.2 n/a
2022 260 26.2 9.9 n/a
2023 256 24.1 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Williams

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $697 (4.3%) $15,399 (95.7%) $16,096
2020 $783 (4.4%) $16,850 (95.6%) $17,633
2021 $941 (5.0%) $17,859 (95.0%) $18,800

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 225th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 89th of 928 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williams)6469.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pittsfield)5034.1
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williams)6152.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pittsfield)3428.2
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Williams)6477.1
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsfield)4327.5
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williams)6371.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pittsfield)3030.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Williams)5962.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pittsfield)4029.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williams)7886.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pittsfield)3531.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Williams)6875.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Pittsfield)3833.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Williams)6269.5
 7.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pittsfield)3629.2
 6.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Williams)6768.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pittsfield)2824.3
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Williams)6875.7
 7.7%
   All Grades Science (Pittsfield)3129.8
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297256
 13.8%
African American2325
 8.7%
American Indian00
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic2132
 52.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White221171
 22.6%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Williams

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Williams.

Students who attend Williams usually go on to attend:

Middle : Theodore Herberg Middle
High : Pittsfield High

Yes. Williams ranks in the top 9.0% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Williams are 67% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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