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Will C. Wood Middle
Middle School · Sacramento City Unified
6201 Lemon Hill Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824
Enrollment
666
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
6.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
666
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
6.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,508 of 9,539
In Sacramento
#68 of 198
public schools
In district
#24 of 71
Sacramento City Unified
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Will C. Wood Middle
Middle School in Sacramento · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Will C. Wood Middle
Will C. Wood Middle is a public middle school in Sacramento, CA, part of Sacramento City Unified. Will C.
Wood Middle serves approximately 666 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Will C. Wood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,508 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Will C. Wood Middle show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Will C. Wood Middle runs 21.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
42% of students at Will C. Wood Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Will C. Wood Middle — Students at Will C. Wood Middle score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Will C. Wood Middle Compares
See how Will C. Wood Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6201 Lemon Hill Ave., Sacramento, CA 95824
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Will C. Wood Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Campus (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Camellia Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Northern California Preparatory Sacramento | 0.3 mi | — |
| Suy:u Elementary Sacramento | 0.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Camellia Elementary Sacramento | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Fortune Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| West Campus Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Earl Warren Elementary Sacramento | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Mark Twain Elementary Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Nicholas Elementary Sacramento | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Homeo-Balance Academy Sacramento | 1.2 mi | — |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sacramento | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Al-Arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory Sacramento | 1.3 mi | — |
| AL ARGAM ISLAMIC SCHOOL & COLLEGE PREPARATORY Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Elder Creek Elementary Sacramento | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Samuel Kennedy Elementary Sacramento | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Ethel I. Baker Elementary Sacramento | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD Sacramento | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Giving Back 2 Kids Lab School, LLC Sacramento | 1.6 mi | — |
| Hiram W. Johnson High Sacramento | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Mustard Seed Sacramento | 1.9 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95824 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,938
Median Home Value
$322,400
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Population
32,432
College Educated
12.2%
Homeownership
42.5%
Avg Commute
27.8 min
Poverty Rate
25.6%
Median Age
31.6
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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 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Will C. Wood Middle?
Will C. Wood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Will C. Wood Middle is 21.5:1. 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 #5,508 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 6.0 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 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% 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?
91.0% 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (916) 395-5380
Resources & Links
District
Sacramento City Unified- District Enrollment
- 38,268
- Schools in District
- 73
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,892
- District Rank
- #24 of 71
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