Hercules Middle vs Willard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hercules Middle
Hercules · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
Willard Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | Hercules Middle Hercules, California | Willard Middle Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,334 | #83 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9120 of 15,369 | #1618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 596 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 70% |
| city | Hercules | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 43.2).
- •Willard Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 33%).
- •Willard Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Willard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 44.3%).
- •Willard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 24.8).
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 Hercules Middle better than Willard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Middle ranks higher (79.2 vs 43.2 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 Hercules Middle and Willard Middle?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hercules and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hercules Middle: 596. Willard Middle: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hercules Middle and Willard Middle rank in California?
Hercules Middle is 517th of 1,334 and Willard Middle is 83rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).