205 Miller Rd
Willard, MO 65781
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Willard Middle School serves 766 students in grades 7-8.
Willard Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Willard Middle School's student population of 766 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
766 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Willard Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Willard Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
85%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willard Middle School's ranking?

Willard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Willard Middle School?

766 students attend Willard Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Willard Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Middle School?

Willard Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Willard Middle School offer ?

Willard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Willard Middle School part of?

Willard Middle School is part of Willard R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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