Summary:
The Willard R-II school district in Missouri is home to three middle schools: Willard Middle, Willard Intermediate North, and Willard Intermediate South. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Willard Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 111 out of 451 Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently achieves high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 45.3% of 7th graders and 47.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, and 46.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, Willard Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4% compared to the district and state averages.
Willard Intermediate North also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 65.4% of 6th graders proficient or better in Mathematics and 52.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science. This school has a higher spending per student at $9,322 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.1, suggesting a focus on smaller class sizes and potentially more resources per student. In contrast, Willard Intermediate South lags behind the district and state averages in several subject areas, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, and has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 44.92%.
Thank you for your feedback!