Baechtel Grove Middle

Willits Unified
1150 Magnolia St.
Willits, CA 95490
270 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Baechtel Grove Middle School, located in Willits, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Willits Unified School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to support both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is committed to fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their curriculum while preparing for the rigor of high school.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience through various school activities and support services. By utilizing its website as a primary communication tool, Baechtel Grove keeps families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and campus resources. The school functions as a cornerstone of the Willits community, aiming to create a safe and inclusive setting that empowers students to reach their potential before moving on to Willits High School.
270
Total Students
12.3
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    103 (38.3 %)
  • White
    101 (37.5 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (14.9 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
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: Willits Unified
Phone: (707)459-2417
Website: http://bgms.willitsunified.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 198
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 90
Grade 7 87
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio