Willard

185 Powder Mill Rd
Concord, MA 01742
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willard ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Willard's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026

School Rankings

Willard ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#123 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
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75%
42%
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71%
44%
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60-64%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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Asian
6%
8%
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Hispanic
7%
26%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
75%
51%
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.43
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(22-23)
11.8%
22.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willard's ranking?
Willard is ranked #123 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Willard often compared to?
Willardis often viewed alongside schools like Thoreau, Alcott by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Willard?
432 students attend Willard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Willard students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willard?
Willard has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willard offer ?
Willard offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willard part of?
Willard is part of Concord School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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