Willowick Middle School

Summary:

Willowick Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Willowick, Ohio, with a student population of 455 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District, which is ranked 411 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willowick Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Ohio middle schools, ranking between 529-684 out of over 1,000 schools in the past 10 years and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school lags behind the district and the state of Ohio in proficiency rates across most grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. Willowick Middle School also struggles to support its special education and gifted/talented student populations, ranking in the bottom half of Ohio middle schools for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Willowick Middle School performs significantly worse than other middle schools in the Willoughby-Eastlake City district, such as the highly-ranked School of Innovation. It also trails behind other high-performing nearby schools like Memorial Middle School and Mayfield Middle School. Addressing the challenges faced by Willowick Middle School will require a comprehensive approach focused on improving instructional quality, supporting at-risk students, and fostering a positive school climate.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 31500 Royalview Dr
       Willowick, OH  44095-4256


(440) 943-2950

District: Willoughby-Eastlake City

SchoolDigger Rank:
684th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,978 Help


Students who attend Willowick Middle School usually attend:

High:    North High School

Feeder schools for Willowick Middle School:

Elementary:    Royalview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
African American:
17.9%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.8% Help


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Compare Details Willowick Middle School ranks worse than 65.4% of middle schools in Ohio. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), African American (17.9%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willowick Middle School is 16.1. 2 middle schools in the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willowick Middle School is $12,978, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willowick Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willowick Middle School 684th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Willowick Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Willoughby-Eastlake City:

SchoolDigger ranks Willoughby-Eastlake City 411th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willowick Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.47 94th 400 76.5%
2005 72.54 176th 692 74.6%
2006 73.50 188th 732 74.3%
2007 75.35 194th 837 76.8%
2008 75.49 193rd 835 76.9%
2009 73.95 237th 858 72.4%
2010 68.90 351st 895 60.8%
2011 67.37 391st 925 57.7%
2012 65.50 457th 989 53.8%
2013 68.46 409th 1001 59.1%
2014 69.72 360th 1008 64.3%
2015 67.39 362nd 1035 65.0%
2016 66.03 393rd 1050 62.6%
2017 65.28 410th 1038 60.5%
2018 58.48 479th 1010 52.6%
2019 53.80 565th 1050 46.2%
2021 53.91 529th 1037 49.0%
2022 48.40 569th 1017 44.1%
2023 47.17 610th 1048 41.8%
2024 36.16 684th 1046 34.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.96 107th 206 48.1%
2021 27.85 159th 219 27.4%
2022 38.48 146th 239 38.9%
2023 52.79 117th 245 52.2%
2024 32.48 186th 254 26.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.77 320th 590 45.8%
2024 12.33 563rd 563 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.34 376th 924 59.3%
2019 44.86 596th 945 36.9%
2021 54.57 424th 923 54.1%
2022 52.05 455th 947 52.0%
2023 46.57 540th 974 44.6%
2024 32.53 681st 989 31.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 479th 897 46.6%
2019 50.49 551st 917 39.9%
2021 54.57 454th 910 50.1%
2022 43.33 564th 925 39.0%
2023 42.86 590th 943 37.4%
2024 31.62 667th 942 29.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.27 308th 643 52.1%
2019 34.62 458th 658 30.4%
2021 34.10 379th 576 34.2%
2022 48.51 229th 565 59.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.01 227th 521 56.4%
2019 60.16 64th 164 61.0%
2021 55.14 158th 274 42.3%
2022 49.05 162nd 241 32.8%
2024 45.24 144th 196 26.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.14 426th 916 53.5%
2019 52.81 503rd 933 46.1%
2021 43.67 544th 924 41.1%
2022 42.36 567th 946 40.1%
2023 42.61 584th 963 39.4%
2024 33.02 661st 958 31.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.33 77th 384 79.9%
2019 63.45 124th 405 69.4%
2021 63.40 100th 385 74.0%
2022 50.51 160th 413 61.3%
2023 51.50 172nd 436 60.6%
2024 32.35 273rd 429 36.4%
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Rank History for White students at Willowick Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.34 488th 781 37.5%
2019 38.86 551st 796 30.8%
2021 42.21 490th 781 37.3%
2022 34.11 572nd 809 29.3%
2023 33.91 588th 805 27.0%
2024 25.19 642nd 795 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Willowick Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 700 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1989 714 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1990 727 7 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 740
1991 678 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 653 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1993 679 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1994 675 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 662 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1996 662 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1997 676 9 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1998 655 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1999 691 5 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 704
2000 703 7 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 716
2001 721 10 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2002 738 8 4 4 2 n/a n/a 16 772
2003 738 8 4 4 2 n/a n/a 16 772
2004 735 6 6 4 1 n/a n/a 14 766
2005 664 9 6 2 1 n/a n/a 12 694
2006 647 10 4 4 2 n/a n/a 16 683
2007 590 13 3 4 3 n/a n/a 17 630
2008 583 17 3 5 2 n/a n/a 16 626
2009 593 19 5 8 2 n/a n/a 13 640
2010 589 17 5 9 1 n/a n/a 16 637
2011 543 24 5 9 2 0 20 0 603
2012 555 18 4 3 1 0 17 0 598
2013 580 16 7 2 1 0 17 0 623
2014 574 21 8 5 1 0 14 0 623
2015 532 23 8 8 2 0 26 0 599
2016 499 25 9 5 2 0 28 0 568
2017 483 28 7 4 3 0 26 0 551
2018 460 32 7 10 2 0 27 0 538
2019 460 39 4 14 2 0 37 0 556
2020 420 44 6 24 1 0 49 0 544
2021 412 43 5 21 2 0 45 0 528
2022 368 45 1 21 1 0 47 0 483
2023 330 57 1 18 1 0 48 0 455
2024 295 78 2 16 0 0 44 0 435

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willowick Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 37.0 19.1 0
1989 720 34.0 21.1 n/a
1990 740 32.0 23.1 n/a
1991 684 34.0 20.1 n/a
1992 659 36.0 18.3 11.5
1993 680 39.5 17.2 13.8
1994 679 35.7 19.0 13.4
1995 676 39.9 16.9 0
1996 676 39.9 16.9 0
1997 692 42.9 16.1 11.4
1998 667 40.6 16.4 12.1
1999 704 41.6 16.9 21.3
2000 716 42.9 16.7 25.7
2001 735 45.2 16.3 24.6
2002 772 47.3 16.3 21.6
2003 772 47.3 16.3 21.6
2004 766 47.2 16.2 28.6
2005 694 42.4 16.4 27.6
2006 683 41.4 16.5 31.3
2007 630 41.0 15.4 34.7
2008 626 47.3 13.2 n/a
2009 640 42.2 15.2 36.4
2010 637 39.4 16.1 40.7
2011 603 40.7 14.8 41.1
2012 598 42.8 13.9 43.1
2013 623 43.0 14.4 41.6
2014 623 34.8 17.9 39.6
2015 599 n/a n/a 46.7
2016 568 35.0 16.2 47.7
2017 551 33.3 16.5 42.1
2018 538 32.9 16.3 43.9
2019 556 32.9 16.8 47.3
2020 544 32.9 16.5 46.5
2021 528 28.6 18.4 n/a
2022 483 27.0 17.8 n/a
2023 455 28.0 16.2 47.9
2024 435 27.0 16.1 56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willowick Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 37.0 19.1 0
1989 720 34.0 21.1 n/a
1990 740 32.0 23.1 n/a
1991 684 34.0 20.1 n/a
1992 659 36.0 18.3 11.5
1993 680 39.5 17.2 13.8
1994 679 35.7 19.0 13.4
1995 676 39.9 16.9 0
1996 676 39.9 16.9 0
1997 692 42.9 16.1 11.4
1998 667 40.6 16.4 12.1
1999 704 41.6 16.9 21.3
2000 716 42.9 16.7 25.7
2001 735 45.2 16.3 24.6
2002 772 47.3 16.3 21.6
2003 772 47.3 16.3 21.6
2004 766 47.2 16.2 28.6
2005 694 42.4 16.4 27.6
2006 683 41.4 16.5 31.3
2007 630 41.0 15.4 34.7
2008 626 47.3 13.2 n/a
2009 640 42.2 15.2 36.4
2010 637 39.4 16.1 40.7
2011 603 40.7 14.8 41.1
2012 598 42.8 13.9 43.1
2013 623 43.0 14.4 41.6
2014 623 34.8 17.9 39.6
2015 599 n/a n/a 46.7
2016 568 35.0 16.2 47.7
2017 551 33.3 16.5 42.1
2018 538 32.9 16.3 43.9
2019 556 32.9 16.8 47.3
2020 544 32.9 16.5 46.5
2021 528 28.6 18.4 n/a
2022 483 27.0 17.8 n/a
2023 455 28.0 16.2 47.9
2024 435 27.0 16.1 56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willowick Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,063
2022 $11,487
2023 $12,841
2024 $12,978

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willowick Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 565th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 610th of 1048 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Willowick Middle School)48.822.5
 26.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Willoughby-Eastlake City)53.740.2
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Willowick Middle School)60.844.6
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Willoughby-Eastlake City)62.258
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Willowick Middle School)58.738.1
 20.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Willoughby-Eastlake City)59.448.3
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Willowick Middle School)71.473.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Willoughby-Eastlake City)72.869.3
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Willowick Middle School)67.760.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Willoughby-Eastlake City)69.661.2
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Willowick Middle School)4938
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Willoughby-Eastlake City)58.341.3
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Willowick Middle School)48.257.7
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Willoughby-Eastlake City)4962.9
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Geometry (Willowick Middle School)10093.3
 6.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Willoughby-Eastlake City)53.632.3
 21.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Willowick Middle School)10097.2
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Willoughby-Eastlake City)79.946.7
 33.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556455
 18.2%
African American3957
 46.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White460330
 28.3%
Two or More Races3748
 29.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%47.9%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willowick Middle School

Students who attend Willowick Middle School usually go on to attend North High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Willowick Middle School.

Students at Willowick Middle School are 68% White, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Willowick Middle School ranks 684th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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