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Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School vs. Willard Middle School

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School Overview

School
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
1500 Derby St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Willard Middle School
2425 Stuart St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Willard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades 6-8, Longfellow Arts And Technology 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 578 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 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
442 students
578 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willard Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willard Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berkeley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berkeley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4125 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#810 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willard Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in CA)
69%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Unified School District and California 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 Willard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in CA)
73%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Unified School District and California 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 Willard Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berkeley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)
64%
(Top 10% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willard Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
159
171
Grade 7 Students
135
218
Grade 8 Students
148
189

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Willard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Willard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willard Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berkeley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berkeley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berkeley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berkeley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berkeley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berkeley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Willard Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berkeley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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