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#2526 of 3,441 schools in OH
Willard Middle School
Middle School · Willard City · Willard, OH
A Willard City middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
One Flashes Avenue, Willard, OH 44890
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willard Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willard Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,971
Median home value
$136,900
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44890; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celeryville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 162 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Willard City
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willard Middle School is listed in Willard City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willard Middle School
Willard Middle School is a public middle school in Willard, OH, part of Willard City, serving approximately 305 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,526 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willard Middle School
What grades does Willard Middle School serve?
Willard Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Willard Middle School?
Willard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willard Middle School rank in OH?
Willard Middle School ranks #2,526 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Willard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Willard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willard Middle School a charter school?
No, Willard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard Middle School a Title I school?
No, Willard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard Middle School?
66.9% of students at Willard Middle School 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Huron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (419) 935-0181
- Area population (ZIP 44890)
- 10,364
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 44890; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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