Williamsfield High School, or WHS, is a public four-year high school located at 325 Kentucky Avenue in Williamsfield, Illinois, a village of Knox County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 70 students in grades 5-8, Williamsfield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Williamsfield Middle School's student population of 70 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Williamsfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsfield Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1171 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bombers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williamsfield Middle School's ranking?
Williamsfield Middle School is ranked #1171 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Williamsfield Middle School?
70 students attend Williamsfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Williamsfield Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsfield Middle School?
Williamsfield Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williamsfield Middle School offer ?
Williamsfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Williamsfield Middle School part of?
Williamsfield Middle School is part of Williamsfield CUSD 210 School District.
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