Middle Schools in Willard R-II

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 demonstrate strong academic performance, with several standout schools and consistent district-wide achievements.

Willard Intermediate North emerges as a standout school, with the highest test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to the other middle schools in the district. In 2024-2025, 61.7% of 6th graders at Willard Intermediate North were proficient or better in Math, significantly higher than the district average of 54.9% and the statewide average of 45.5%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Willard Middle is the largest middle school in the district, with 712 students, and has consistently ranked well among Missouri middle schools, ranking 111th out of 451 in 2023-2024 and 133rd out of 459 in 2022-2023. The school's math and science proficiency rates are notably higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Overall, the middle schools in the Willard R-II district generally perform better than the state averages on standardized tests, particularly in math and science.