Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Willard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 70%
- Reading Proficiency: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Willard Middle School's student population of 600 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willard Middle School is 0.73, 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)70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Willard Middle School often compared to?
Willard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Middle School, Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Willard Middle School?
600 students attend Willard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Willard Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Middle School?
Willard Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Willard Middle School offer ?
Willard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Willard Middle School part of?
Willard Middle School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
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