Total enrollment
1,399
-45 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Willows Unified
California · 1,399 students · 1 city
From elementary through high school, Willows Unified runs 4 public K-12 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,399.
7-year change in Willows Unified
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
37%
was 41%
% Hispanic
52%
was 49%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
4%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Willows Unified ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In California | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 23.6% | #487 of 534 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,399 | #488 of 587 | #5,716 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #513 of 587 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.5:1 | #116 of 587 | #8,263 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 72.2% | #234 of 587 | #1,774 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.8% | #208 of 530 | #1,797 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Willows Unified
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,444 to 1,399 students (down 3%) and from 60 to 72 full-time teachers (up 20%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Elementary | Willows | Elementary | KG-04 | 488 |
| Willows Intermediate | Willows | Middle | 05-08 | 464 |
| Willows High | Willows | High | 09-12 | 423 |
| Willows Community High | Willows | High | 10-12 | 24 |
About Willows Unified
Willows Unified administers 4 public schools across California, collectively hosting roughly 1,399 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Willows Unified is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
On a per-school basis, Willows Unified runs about 350 students per school, 39% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 578.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,399 students, fell 3% from the 1,444 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 41% to 37%.
On allk12, the community for Willows Unified discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.