Is this your school? Email the board to prioritize reading!
Email BoardBill L. Williams Elementary
5601 Harris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313-6042
Summary
Bill L. Williams Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 29.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,557/4,657 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,107/4,657 (33rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 926 |
| Low-Income Students | 720 (77.8%) |
| English Learners | 155 (16.7%) |
School Website
Great Schools
Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.5% to 47.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,557 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 40.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.0% to 46.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,107 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bill L. Williams Elementary compare within the district?
Bill L. Williams Elementary is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bill L. Williams Elementary rank in California?
Bill L. Williams Elementary ranks No. 2,557 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,107 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bill L. Williams Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 10 in math among 19 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.1% meet the reading standard and 26.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bill L. Williams Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Bill L. Williams Elementary is No. 27 in reading and No. 28 in math proficiency among the 64 K–6 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Bill L. Williams Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Bill L. Williams Elementary is No. 29 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 78 K–6 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bill L. Williams ElementaryThis school | 29.3% | 41.2% |
| Amy B. Seibert Elementary | 14.9% | 22.3% |
| Berkshire Elementary | 17.5% | 29.7% |
