Claremont Middle vs Willard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
Willard Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Claremont Middle Oakland, California | Willard Middle Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,334 | #83 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6557 of 15,369 | #1618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 487 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 70% |
| city | Oakland | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 55.0).
- •Willard Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 51%).
- •Willard Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Willard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 55.9%).
- •Claremont Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.5).
- •Willard Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 487.
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 Claremont Middle better than Willard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Middle ranks higher (79.2 vs 55.0 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 Claremont Middle and Willard Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claremont Middle: 487. Willard Middle: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claremont Middle and Willard Middle rank in California?
Claremont Middle is 356th of 1,334 and Willard Middle is 83rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).