Willard Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Berkeley, California 94705 · Berkeley Unified
#83 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#1618 of 15,369 nationally
About Willard Middle
Willard Middle is a public middle located in Berkeley, in the Berkeley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 596 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 83rd of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 596.
There are 16 schools in Berkeley; Willard Middle ranks 1st of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Willard Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Willard Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 414 m away
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students · 715 m away
Peralta Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 1.2 km away
John Muir Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students · 1.2 km away
Berkeley High
Berkeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,218 students · 1.5 km away
Washington Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students · 1.5 km away
Sankofa United Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students · 1.5 km away
Malcolm X Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 1.6 km away
Berkeley Special Education Preschool
Berkeley · Public other
· 1.7 km away
Claremont Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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596 students
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597 students
Sierra Madre Middle
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597 students
Los Alisos Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
595 students
Arcade Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Edgewood Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Willard Middle a good school?
Willard Middle has a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #83 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Willard Middle rank in California?
Willard Middle ranks #83 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #1618 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Willard Middle?
Willard Middle had 596 students in 2025.
Is Willard Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Willard Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Willard Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Willard Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.