Will C. Wood Middle School

Wood Middle School in Alameda gets an A- on Niche.

There are about 600 students at Will C Wood Middle School in Alameda.

Wood Middle School in Alameda has an A+ on diversity on Niche.

Wood Middle School in Alameda will be demolished in 2024 and totally reconstructed.

Wood Middle School in Alameda has a large playing field and running track in back.

Wood Middle School in Alameda sits just next to the San Francisco Bay.

Will C. Wood Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

420 Grand St, Alameda, CA

South Shore Neighborhood

Alameda Unified School District

3.5

4.0

575 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Cammie Harris

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
45%

Reading Proficiency
53%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

53%

Math Proficiency

45%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

307:1

Student Diversity

Male 49.9%	Female 49.4%
Asian 24.1%	White 21.7%
Hispanic 21.7%	Two or more races 12.4%
Black 6.7%	Filipino 6.5%
Pacific Islander <1%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#34 Most Diverse Public MS in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

6/25/2015

For the most part great teachers

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2.0 other

5/5/2026

Wood middle school faces frequent discrimination within the student community that frequently targets large racial, religious, and LGBTQ groups. During my prior experience at Wood Middle School, I have seen fights, Nazi drawings, trashed/flooded restrooms, have heard plenty slurs, on a day to day ba...

2.0 parent

6/3/2025

Wood faces significant challenges with student behavior and administrative oversight, resulting in an unsafe and disruptive environment. A small group of students repeatedly engages in violent and disruptive behavior, including physical altercations in classrooms that have injured teachers and targe...

5.0 parent

8/14/2024

Great staff, talented teaching pool: our 6th grader exceeded math standards last year; started concert band, loves his English, History and PE teachers. Astronomy night is always a hit! Recommend this middle school!

1.0 parent

4/26/2024

"This school is a total disappointment. The communication from staff is abysmal, with important messages often lost or ignored. The teachers seem more interested in enforcing strict rules than nurturing students' growth and curiosity. The extracurricular activities are practically non-existent, leav...

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$397K - $4.8M

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Average Home Value

$1,258,362

Median Lot Size

4,791 Sq Ft

% Renters

54%

Average Household Income

$145,045

% of College Grads

58.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,781 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

57.9%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Alameda Science and Technology Institute

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Alameda High School

9th to 12th
Public

Encinal Junior/Senior High

6th to 12th
Public

Franklin Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills

Washington Park

Basketball
Dog Park
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Rittler Park

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Trails

Krusi Park

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Tennis

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Neptune Park

Trails

Towata Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot

Longfellow Park

Basketball
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Picnic Area

Woodstock Park

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Parking Lot

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California Alameda County Alameda 94501 South Shore

Will C. Wood Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Alameda, CA and is served by the Alameda Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 575 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Will C. Wood Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,258,362. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alameda Science and Technology Institute, Alameda High School, Encinal Junior/Senior High, and more. Learn more about what Alameda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Will C. Wood Middle School.

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