Willows Intermediate

Willows Intermediate is a regular public middle school located in the town of Willows, California. With an enrollment of 316 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1, the school provides a supportive learning environment with 15 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Willows Intermediate shows room for improvement, as indicated by the MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and a state ranking of #7226 out of 9566 schools in California (24th percentile).

Students generally perform below average on standardized tests, with only 26% meeting proficiency standards in ELA/Reading and 18% doing so in Math. Despite these challenges, the school continues to focus on student development and growth. Willows Intermediate is situated in a close-knit town where community support helps foster a sense of belonging among students.

While current test scores at Willows Intermediate are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Willows Intermediate is 21.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.