WILLOW CREEK MIDDLE

wcms.rochesterschools.org/

890 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Willow Creek Middle School, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is part of the Rochester Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build community.

As a member of the Rochester community, Willow Creek focuses on modern educational standards, utilizing technology and collaborative teaching practices to meet the needs of its students. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between families, staff, and the community to support student success. Those interested in learning more about their specific academic programs, staff directories, or current school calendar events can find detailed information on their official website at http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/.

890

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

43.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLOW CREEK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	208
Black	103
Asian	45
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
463 (52.0 %)
Hispanic
208 (23.4 %)
Black
103 (11.6 %)
Two or More
68 (7.6 %)
Asian
45 (5.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-5900
Website:	http://wcms.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	43.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 277

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 339