Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, Willmar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Willmar Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willmar Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Willmar Middle School?
842 students attend Willmar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Willmar Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willmar Middle School?
Willmar Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Willmar Middle School offer ?
Willmar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Willmar Middle School part of?
Academics are average at best. Most teachers teach basic level and no special academic programming to stretch or support gifted students. Parents are not encouraged to be involved. Most teachers hand out grades and don't seem to communicate much feedback on work to assist in learning process. Facilities are outdated but that is a budgetary issue. Guidance counseling is negative, unhelpful and even demeaning to students when seeking assistance and when addressing issues. This may be at the core of many problems at this school. Spoke with several parents after conferences last evening and encouraged them to contact administration regarding their feedback and experiences. Also encouraged them to write reviews.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 842 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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