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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Willard Middle

Berkeley Unified · Alameda County · 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705-1209

(510) 644-6330

10/10
#68
Rank 68 out of 1,315
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #62 · 95th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #76 · 94th percentile
Science10/10 · #84 · 94th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the leafy Elmwood neighborhood near the Berkeley-Oakland border, Willard Middle draws from one of Berkeley's most engaged and academically focused communities — the kind of place where parents are deeply involved and kids arrive genuinely curious. Academics here are consistently strong across the board, with English, math, and science all landing near the top of the state, which makes it a natural fit for families who want rigorous middle school preparation without leaving their walkable, café-lined neighborhood behind. Berkeley's blend of intellectual culture, diverse perspectives, and easy access to the East Bay's parks and cultural offerings gives Willard students a pretty remarkable backdrop for those formative middle school years.

Student Demographics

557 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
255 (46%)
Hispanic
108 (19%)
Multiple Races
83 (15%)
Asian
56 (10%)
African American
53 (10%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged157 (28%)
Students with Disabilities84 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

596
Enrollment
36.2
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #25 · 98th percentile

414 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found