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1801 Sandcreek Way, Alameda, CA 94501-5941
Summary
Will C. Wood Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 41.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 383/1,204 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 398/1,204 (67th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 613 |
| Low-Income Students | 320 (52.2%) |
| English Learners | 70 (11.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and fell 4.2 points over the full period.
•Math -4.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.5% to 62.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.6% to 49.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Will C. Wood Middle compare within the district?
Will C. Wood Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Alameda Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Will C. Wood Middle rank in California?
Will C. Wood Middle ranks No. 383 of 1,204 in reading and No. 398 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Will C. Wood Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.5% meet the reading standard and 28.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Will C. Wood Middle compare with other schools in Alameda?
Will C. Wood Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Alameda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in AlamedaHow does Will C. Wood Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Will C. Wood Middle is No. 23 in reading and No. 27 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Will C. Wood MiddleThis school | 41.2% | 56.0% |
| Lincoln Middle | 70.0% | 81.5% |
