Willard Middle School
Tel:
(510)644-6330
- Willard Middle School serves 634 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
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 13% 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 9,584 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 22:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Willard Middle School is 0.73, 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) | #1626 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 15% | 5% |
| White | 43% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 18% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Berkeley Leconte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 381 students
0.3 miles
2241 Russell St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510)644-6290 0.3 K-5 381 - Berkeley Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 320 students
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 Grades: K-5 | 296 students
0.7 miles
2955 Claremont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510)644-6410 0.7 K-5 296 - Oakland Peralta Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 329 students
0.7 miles
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510)654-7365 0.7 K-5 329
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