- Enrollment
- 3,218
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berkeley, CA
Willard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060474007267
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Berkeley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- small classes for California
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Berkeley, CA.
School address
District: Berkeley Unified · California
NCES ID 060474007267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Willard Middle held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060474007267 · Berkeley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 16.1:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkeley High (3,218 students)
Willard Middle held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
3,218 students
- Martin Luther 851
Martin Luther King Middle
851 students
- This school 596
Willard Middle
596 students
- Malcolm X Elem 469
Malcolm X Elementary
469 students
- Longfellow Art 462
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
462 students
- Ruth Acty Elem 410
Ruth Acty Elementary
410 students
What this shows Willard Middle reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Middle compares
Willard Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 10.7%
African American 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Willard Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley Unified reports $22,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcolm X Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Berkeley
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Middle
How many students attend Willard Middle?
Willard Middle has 596 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berkeley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle is 16.1:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willard Middle?
19.1% of students at Willard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willard Middle is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Berkeley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Middle?
Willard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willard Middle rank among middle schools in Berkeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Berkeley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Berkeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Unified?
Besides Willard Middle, Berkeley Unified also operates Berkeley High (3,218 students), Martin Luther King Middle (851 students), and Malcolm X Elementary (469 students). See the Berkeley Unified district page for the complete list.