Baechtel Grove Middle vs Willits Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baechtel Grove Middle
Willits · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
Willits Elementary Charter
Willits · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
140 students
| Measure | Baechtel Grove Middle Willits, California | Willits Elementary Charter Willits, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,334 | #1736 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13686 of 15,369 | #22943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 331 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 52% |
| city | Willits | Willits |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willits Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 20.5).
- •Willits Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 18%).
- •Willits Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Willits Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 60.4%).
- •Baechtel Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.3).
- •Baechtel Grove Middle is the larger school with 331 students compared with 140.
- •Baechtel Grove Middle is a public school while Willits Elementary Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baechtel Grove Middle better than Willits Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Willits Elementary Charter ranks higher (53.2 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baechtel Grove Middle and Willits Elementary Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Willits and Willits in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baechtel Grove Middle: 331. Willits Elementary Charter: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baechtel Grove Middle and Willits Elementary Charter rank in California?
Baechtel Grove Middle is 953rd of 1,334 and Willits Elementary Charter is 1736th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).