Willard Middle School
Willard Middle School serves 634 students in grades 6-8.
Willard Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Willard Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Willard Middle School's student population of 634 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 634 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Willard Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Willard 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1158 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 42% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berkeley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Willard Middle School is Berkeley Technology Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Claremont Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Leconte Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Berkeley Leconte Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 381 students10
0.3 miles
2241 Russell St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290 0.3 K-5 381 - Berkeley Emerson Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 320 students10
0.4 miles
2800 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890 0.4 K-5 320 - Berkeley Berkeley Technology Academy Alternative School Grades: 10-12 | 51 students
0.7 miles
2701 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159 0.7 10-12 51 - Berkeley John Muir Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 296 students10
0.7 miles
2955 Claremont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410 0.7 K-5 296 - Oakland Peralta Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 329 students10
0.7 miles
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 654-7365 0.7 K-5 329
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