Emerson Elementary vs Willard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Willard Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Berkeley, California | Willard Middle Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #702 of 5,693 | #83 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9852 of 50,301 | #1618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 72.1).
- •Willard Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Willard Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Willard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 29.7%).
- •Willard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.8).
- •Willard Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 283.
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 Emerson Elementary better than Willard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Middle ranks higher (79.2 vs 72.1 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 Emerson Elementary and Willard Middle?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 283. Willard Middle: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Willard Middle rank in California?
Emerson Elementary is 702nd of 5,693 and Willard Middle is 83rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).