B
Good
70/100

Willard Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 205 MILLER RD, Willard, MO 65781
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 35% proficient · 51st percentile in Missouri
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
712
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%51/100reading 59th percentile, math 43rd percentile among Missouri middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−5 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White49%37%reading -2 pts, math -9 pts46th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading -1 pts, math -15 pts27th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%30%reading +4 pts, math -9 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +5 pts, math +1 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 205 MILLER RD
City Willard
ZIP Code 65781
District 2932010
NCES School ID 293201002242
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65781

Understanding the community around Willard Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,214
Per Capita Income $29,830
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%
High School or Higher 94.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $192,300
Median Rent $1,098
Owner-Occupied 72.2%
Renter-Occupied 27.8%
View full data for ZIP 65781 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willard Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Black 4.5%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 712
Teachers (FTE) 50.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willard Middle?
Willard Middle has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Willard Middle?
Willard Middle has 712 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Willard Middle serve?
Willard Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willard Middle receive per student?
Willard Middle receives $11,445 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willard Middle in 65781 ▼
Avg Home Value
$277,930
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,600
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
27.8%

Other Schools in 65781

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026