Will C. Wood Middle School
Tel:
(510)748-4015
- Will C. Wood Middle School serves 510 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Will C. Wood Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Will C. Wood Middle School's student population of 510 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 510 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Will C. Wood Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Will C. Wood Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3438 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 43% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 20% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Will C. Wood Middle School is Alameda High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Maya Lin (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Donald D. Lum Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda Donald D. Lum Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 498 students
0.2 miles
1801 Sandcreek Way
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4009 0.2 K-5 498 - Alameda Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 338 students
0.4 miles
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4004 0.4 K-5 338 - Alameda Henry Haight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 440 students
0.7 miles
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4005 0.7 K-5 440 - Alameda Alameda High School Grades: 9-12 | 1786 students
0.8 miles
2201 Encinal Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7022 0.8 9-12 1786 - Alameda Maya Lin Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 328 students
0.8 miles
825 Taylor St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7027 0.8 K-8 328
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