Will C. Wood Middle School
Tel:
(510)748-4015
- Will C. Wood Middle School serves 519 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.
- Will C. Wood Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
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 5%)
School Overview
- Will C. Wood Middle School's student population of 519 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Will C. Wood Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Will C. Wood Middle School is 0.75, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3813 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| 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 | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 40% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Nea Community Learning Center (1.4 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: 4-5 | 87 students
0.2 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4015 0.2 4-5 87 - Alameda Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 345 students
0.4 miles
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4004 0.4 K-5 345 - Alameda Henry Haight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
0.7 miles
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4005 0.7 K-5 554 - Alameda Alameda High School Grades: 9-12 | 1776 students
0.8 miles
2201 Encinal Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7022 0.8 9-12 1776 - Alameda Maya Lin Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 415 students
0.8 miles
825 Taylor St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7007 0.8 K-5 415
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