Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Will C. Wood Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Will C. Wood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Will C. Wood Middle School's student population of 610 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Will C. Wood Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will C. Wood Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Will C. Wood Middle School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Will C. Wood Middle School often compared to?
Will C. Wood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Will C. Wood Middle School?
610 students attend Will C. Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Will C. Wood Middle School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will C. Wood Middle School?
Will C. Wood Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Will C. Wood Middle School offer ?
Will C. Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Will C. Wood Middle School part of?
Will C. Wood Middle School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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