Serving 613 students in grades 6-8, Will C. Wood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 40%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Will C. Wood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Will C. Wood Middle School's student population of 613 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Will C. Wood Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Will C. Wood Middle School often compared to?
Will C. Wood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Will C. Wood Middle School?
613 students attend Will C. Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Will C. Wood Middle School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will C. Wood Middle School?
Will C. Wood Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Will C. Wood Middle School offer ?
Will C. Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Will C. Wood Middle School part of?
Will C. Wood Middle School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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