Excellent
#1498 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Will C. Wood Middle
Middle School · Alameda Unified · Alameda, CA
An Alameda Unified middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 Grand St., Alameda, CA 94501
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Will C. Wood Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Will C. Wood Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alameda), 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
$119,500
Median home value
$1,213,100
Median rent
$2,362/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Lincoln MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 922 | Compare → |
| Nea Community Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alameda Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $16,957NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Will C. Wood Middle is listed in Alameda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Will C. Wood Middle
Will C. Wood Middle is a public middle school in Alameda, CA, part of Alameda Unified, serving approximately 603 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,498 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Will C. Wood Middle
What grades does Will C. Wood Middle serve?
Will C. Wood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Will C. Wood Middle?
Will C. Wood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood Middle is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Will C. Wood Middle rank in CA?
Will C. Wood Middle ranks #1,498 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Will C. Wood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Will C. Wood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Will C. Wood Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Will C. Wood Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Will C. Wood Middle a charter school?
No, Will C. Wood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Will C. Wood Middle a Title I school?
No, Will C. Wood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Will C. Wood Middle?
57.5% of students at Will C. Wood 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (510) 748-4015
- Area population (ZIP 94501)
- 63,517
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 94501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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