Below Average
#7780 of 9,539 schools in CA
Willows Intermediate
Middle School · Willows Unified · Willows, CA
A Willows Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1145 West Cedar St., Willows, CA 95988
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willows Intermediate score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willows Intermediate 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,331/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,913
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95988; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Willows Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willows Intermediate is listed in Willows Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willows Intermediate
Willows Intermediate is a public middle school in Willows, CA, part of Willows Unified, serving approximately 316 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,780 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willows Intermediate
What grades does Willows Intermediate serve?
Willows Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Willows Intermediate?
Willows Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willows Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Willows Intermediate is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willows Intermediate rank in CA?
Willows Intermediate ranks #7,780 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Willows Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Willows Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Willows Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willows Intermediate has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willows Intermediate a charter school?
No, Willows Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willows Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Willows Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willows Intermediate?
79.7% of students at Willows Intermediate 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
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Glenn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (530) 934-6633
- Area population (ZIP 95988)
- 9,060
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 95988; 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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