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 for the local community.
Willard Middle School stands out as the highest-performing middle school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools and demonstrating strong academic achievement, particularly in 8th-grade math and English language arts. In contrast, Willard Intermediate South lags behind the other two schools in most subject areas, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages, despite having the highest spending per student.
Willard Intermediate North excels in 5th and 6th-grade math and science, suggesting a strong focus on foundational skills in these subject areas. The racial diversity of the student populations varies significantly across the three schools, with Willard Middle School being the most diverse and Willard Intermediate North being the least diverse. Additionally, Willard Intermediate South has the highest free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
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