School Facts

Vision:

Willow Glen Middle School’s vision is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where all of our students will strive to be self directed learners, responsible members of our community and will attain grade level or higher academic skills.  Our school, parents and community will work as a partnership so that all feel included, valued and part of the vision of our school.

Mission:

Willow Glen Middle School is better when:
* All students feel they belong
* All students reach their potential
* We develop our technology skills
* We recognize everyone’s strengths
* Our community rallies behind us
* We work as a team
* We have fun

API Score Growth

Willow Glen Middle School recently achieved the biggest middle school Academic Performance Index gain in San Jose Unified. Our API score grew 23 points from 717 in 2007 to 740 in 2008.  Additionally, WGMS scored the 7th biggest gains out of all Santa Clara County middle schools. Congratulations to Willow Glen Middle’s students, staff and parents! 

Click here for a complete list of Santa Clara County schools’ recent API scores:
Santa Clara County’s 07-08 API Scores.

School Colors:

Red and Gold

Mascot:

Ram

Number of Students:

1200

Number of Teachers:

57