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#9052 of 9,539 schools in CA
Baechtel Grove Middle
Middle School · Willits Unified · Willits, CA
A Willits Unified middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1277 Blosser Ln., Willits, CA 95490
- Math 8% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baechtel Grove Middle score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baechtel Grove Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Average646/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willits), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,069
Median home value
$383,900
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95490; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Willits Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baechtel Grove Middle is listed in Willits Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baechtel Grove Middle
Baechtel Grove Middle is a public middle school in Willits, CA, part of Willits Unified, serving approximately 338 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,052 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baechtel Grove Middle
What grades does Baechtel Grove Middle serve?
Baechtel Grove Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Baechtel Grove Middle?
Baechtel Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baechtel Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Baechtel Grove Middle is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baechtel Grove Middle rank in CA?
Baechtel Grove Middle ranks #9,052 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Baechtel Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Baechtel Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baechtel Grove Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baechtel Grove Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Baechtel Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Baechtel Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baechtel Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Baechtel Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baechtel Grove Middle?
62.1% of students at Baechtel Grove Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (707) 459-2417
- Area population (ZIP 95490)
- 14,627
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95490; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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