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Willard School

Public | K-5 | 456 students

 
 
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Posted November 25, 2009

Willard has recently been completely rebuilt as a 'School in a Park'. The facility is marvelous in many ways that support the education of our kids. Some examples include minimizing the school footprint to reduce carbon emissions, natural lighting and orientation to reduce the need for electric lighting, CO2 sensors that raise the oxygen should it dip (we all could use that in the afternoon). The classroom layouts are thoughtful and creative. The library is central to the school and supports the mission. The auditorium and gym are wonderful as are the outdoor facilities. The teachers at the school have always been attentive and dedicated but the addition of the new facility has raised the bar significantly. I have had two children at Willard and have another one who will start next year - I couldn't be happier with our experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2006

Willard elementary is an excellent school for children. I had a child attens until the end of 3rd grade and a child who was detected to have a learning disability and enter the Special Ed program during first grade. The classes are around 18-20 students and many have assistants, there is welcome parental involvment, room mothers, volunteering opportunities and field trips. The only down side of Willard is it NEEDS updated, rebuilt, the other two elemntary schools in Concord are being rebuilt and brand new and Willard is quickly being left behind. Just before we moved from Concord, the vote to rebuild Willard had not yet passed, but comittees and parents are actively campaigning to have it rebuilt. I was happy with the quality of teachers and the safety and attention my children received there. Could use more extracurricular activities but there are town sports programs and boy scouts and girl scouts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2005

The Willard school district is great. Parent envolvement in their childrens activities at school are great. The parents are into being in the classroom as much as the teacher is. The Kindergarten class was unbelievable, many times my son had difficulty transitioning in class, and the teacher made sure to envolve him more in the transaction, leading to a smoother class environment. Gym, art, library and music were all attended once a week, and there werre other additional things you could sign your child up for (like Spanish, in the am for additional cost) The quality of academa was high, and the teachers enjoy their jobs. The appearance of the school is not the best, but they are hoping to get a new school built. Although some may feel computers need to be in the classroom (and there were two)I like that the teacher did not use them much for studies.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Female100%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female93%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students95%
Female91%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities77%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities69%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students89%
Female81%
Male97%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 68%
Asian 4% 6%
Black 4% 8%
Hispanic 4% 15%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 3%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
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