Willard Intermediate

457 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Willard Intermediate School, located at 1342 N. Ross in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by building foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Beyond its academic offerings, Willard Intermediate focuses on the holistic development of its student body. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and support programs aimed at engaging students and promoting a positive school culture. By prioritizing student well-being and community involvement, Willard strives to empower its diverse population of learners to succeed both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring they are well-equipped for future educational and personal endeavors.

457

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	443
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
443 (96.9 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)480-4800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 146

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 167