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Williams vs. Morris

Should you attend Williams or Morris? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Williams
50 Bushey Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Morris
129 West Street
Lenox, MA 01240
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Williams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Morris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Williams ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morris ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
261 students
337 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Williams over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morris over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Williams.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morris.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Williams over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morris over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Williams with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morris with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lenox School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#252 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#294 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Williams, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morris, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lenox School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lenox School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morris who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lenox School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Williams by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morris by grade.
Pre-K Students
14
25
Kindergarten Students
47
48
Grade 1 Students
38
53
Grade 2 Students
40
48
Grade 3 Students
42
52
Grade 4 Students
46
53
Grade 5 Students
34
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Williams, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lenox School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Williams, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lenox School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Williams, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lenox School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Williams, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lenox School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Williams, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lenox School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Williams, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morris, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lenox School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Williams, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morris, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lenox School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Williams, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morris, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lenox School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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