Willard Middle

596 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Willard Middle School is a public school located in the Elmwood district of Berkeley, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Berkeley Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is known for its historic aesthetic and its integration into a vibrant, residential neighborhood, providing a stable and focused environment for early adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school.

Academically, Willard offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and cultural awareness. The school prides itself on a diverse student body and promotes a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts programs, athletics, and student clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests beyond the classroom. With a strong emphasis on equity and collaborative learning, Willard Middle School strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in high school but also to become engaged, responsible members of the broader Berkeley community.

596

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	116
Black	59
Asian	63
Two or More	86
American Indian	1

White
265 (44.9%)
Hispanic
116 (19.7%)
Two or More
86 (14.6%)
Asian
63 (10.7%)
Black
59 (10.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Berkeley Unified
Phone:	(510)644-6330
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 190

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 227