Will C. Wood Middle School

420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 603 students in grades 6-8, Will C. Wood Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Will C. Wood Middle School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Will C. Wood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will C. Wood Middle School is 0.78, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
39%
33%
59%
47%
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.78
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Will C. Wood Middle School's ranking?
Will C. Wood Middle School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Will C. Wood Middle School?
603 students attend Will C. Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Will C. Wood Middle School students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 22:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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