Wilson Middle

Summary:

Wilson Middle is a public middle school located in San Diego, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 732 students. The school is part of the San Diego Unified School District, which is ranked 604 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, ranking between 2,019 and 2,362 out of around 2,700-2,800 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state. The school's performance on state assessments is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 30-40% of California middle schools. In contrast, the school's performance for African American students and special education students is relatively better, ranking in the top 50% of California middle schools. Wilson Middle has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.5% in 2017-2018 to 43.8% in 2021-2022, which is well above the state and district averages.

Wilson Middle's proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST) are significantly lower than the San Diego Unified School District and California state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.49% of Wilson Middle students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 54.22% in the district and 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 17.76%, compared to 43.89% in the district and 35.54% statewide. While Wilson Middle's performance is generally lower than the other middle schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Knox Middle, Millennial Technical Middle, and Clark Middle, the charter school Magnolia Science Academy San Diego, located a few miles away, significantly outperforms Wilson Middle and the other nearby public schools on academic measures.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3838 Orange Ave.
       San Diego, CA  92105-1038


(619) 362-3400

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2108th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,013 Help


Students who attend Wilson Middle usually attend:

High:    Hoover High

Feeder schools for Wilson Middle:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary
    Central Elementary
    Cherokee Point Elementary
    Edison Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  755

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.1%
Asian:
10.3%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Middle ranks worse than 75.9% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 19th among 23 ranked middle schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.1%), Asian (10.3%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 20.1, which is the 9th best among 23 middle schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Middle is $9,013, which is the 3rd highest among 23 middle schools in the San Diego Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Middle 2108th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Wilson Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 604th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.92 1474th 1769 16.7%
2005 19.21 1475th 1777 17.0%
2006 21.53 1446th 1804 19.8%
2007 18.72 1676th 1999 16.2%
2008 20.14 1674th 2005 16.5%
2009 19.97 1740th 2063 15.7%
2010 21.28 1811th 2179 16.9%
2011 19.39 1921st 2236 14.1%
2012 13.42 2049th 2259 9.3%
2013 18.15 2053rd 2379 13.7%
2015 25.11 1822nd 2477 26.4%
2016 21.19 1978th 2497 20.8%
2017 19.27 2062nd 2508 17.8%
2018 19.60 2019th 2480 18.6%
2019 21.02 2141st 2715 21.1%
2022 19.79 2233rd 2740 18.5%
2023 22.41 2163rd 2802 22.8%
2024 23.34 2108th 2777 24.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 991st 1364 27.3%
2019 28.78 1187th 1442 17.7%
2022 34.98 976th 1540 36.6%
2023 29.44 1255th 1529 17.9%
2024 29.72 1237th 1477 16.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.94 829th 1538 46.1%
2024 45.66 648th 1550 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 1672nd 2230 25.0%
2019 29.56 1707th 2369 27.9%
2022 26.88 1824th 2458 25.8%
2023 28.81 1808th 2549 29.1%
2024 30.38 1759th 2575 31.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.42 267th 336 20.5%
2023 42.81 155th 321 51.7%
2024 37.47 234th 394 40.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.04 1879th 2262 16.9%
2019 20.41 1931st 2380 18.9%
2022 19.93 2075th 2509 17.3%
2023 21.35 2035th 2547 20.1%
2024 23.50 1952nd 2546 23.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 1046th 1369 23.6%
2019 22.84 1305th 1491 12.5%
2022 32.30 978th 1531 36.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.24 1861st 2273 18.1%
2019 21.23 1933rd 2407 19.7%
2022 20.30 2039th 2527 19.3%
2023 23.89 1925th 2558 24.7%
2024 23.21 1945th 2547 23.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.05 624th 700 10.9%
2019 13.02 657th 745 11.8%
2022 8.98 667th 733 9.0%
2023 20.71 588th 718 18.1%
2024 20.80 596th 741 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.13 393rd 600 34.5%
2019 32.14 430th 643 33.1%
2022 27.54 473rd 637 25.7%
2023 44.48 307th 614 50.0%
2024 27.45 469th 626 25.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.15 1702nd 2072 17.9%
2019 23.79 1763rd 2213 20.3%
2022 24.35 1841st 2359 22.0%
2023 23.98 1877th 2391 21.5%
2024 26.63 1773rd 2383 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 2, 2016

Open Quote This school is in a tough neighborhood but most kids seem to do well here. The teachers and counselors really care about students and get to know their family situations. There is after-school homework club, many electives to choose from (but school district only lets you pick one per year), and support services that help kids be successful students if they want to be. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wilson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 354 351 462 414 6 n/a n/a 0 1587
1989 298 349 469 439 8 n/a n/a 0 1563
1990 267 354 425 553 6 n/a n/a 0 1605
1991 281 406 485 704 4 n/a n/a 0 1880
1992 213 344 449 708 5 n/a n/a 0 1719
1993 195 368 422 642 6 n/a n/a 0 1633
1994 162 353 422 734 4 n/a n/a 0 1675
1995 128 308 416 860 4 n/a n/a 0 1716
1996 128 308 416 860 4 n/a n/a 0 1716
1997 132 285 378 926 6 n/a n/a 0 1727
1998 109 206 188 589 4 n/a n/a 0 1096
1999 96 227 139 589 4 n/a n/a 0 1055
2000 99 286 183 888 7 n/a n/a 0 1463
2001 93 260 180 923 4 n/a n/a 0 1460
2002 85 231 174 981 1 n/a n/a 0 1472
2003 85 231 174 981 1 n/a n/a 0 1472
2004 69 180 178 1012 1 n/a n/a 0 1440
2005 58 157 151 941 1 n/a n/a 0 1308
2006 37 140 105 726 1 n/a n/a 0 1009
2007 32 112 85 665 1 n/a n/a 1 896
2008 24 98 90 568 n/a n/a n/a 0 780
2009 31 92 72 515 0 8 0 0 718
2010 22 78 64 446 0 8 4 0 622
2011 20 71 58 410 0 6 5 0 570
2012 17 62 61 416 0 5 8 0 569
2013 19 62 69 462 0 5 12 0 629
2014 15 53 70 478 0 3 12 0 631
2015 10 52 64 480 2 0 13 0 621
2016 12 37 62 499 0 0 15 0 625
2017 12 38 70 533 0 0 17 0 670
2018 8 41 61 557 1 1 21 0 690
2019 9 53 62 566 2 2 19 0 713
2020 8 50 61 553 1 2 20 0 695
2021 10 47 59 518 2 2 20 2 660
2022 14 45 49 578 0 1 14 0 701
2023 24 48 59 583 0 1 17 0 732
2024 23 65 78 567 0 1 21 0 755

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1587 66.1 24.0 n/a
1989 1563 62.6 24.9 n/a
1990 1605 65.3 24.5 n/a
1991 1880 56.0 33.5 n/a
1992 1719 56.9 30.2 88.2
1993 1633 73.8 22.1 89.3
1994 1675 71.5 23.4 95
1995 1716 64.1 26.8 95
1996 1716 64.1 26.8 95
1997 1727 68.2 25.3 95
1998 1096 55.1 19.9 58.3
1999 1055 53.2 19.8 79.9
2000 1463 67.0 21.8 97.1
2001 1460 72.3 20.2 26.6
2002 1472 70.5 20.9 71.6
2003 1472 70.5 20.9 71.6
2004 1440 79.5 18.1 67.2
2005 1308 63.5 20.6 65.7
2006 1009 64.8 15.6 97
2007 896 54.6 16.4 97
2008 780 59.2 13.2 97.3
2009 718 36.8 16.8 96.9
2010 622 34.6 17.9 96.9
2011 570 n/a n/a 97.2
2012 569 30.8 18.4 n/a
2013 629 32.0 19.6 99.5
2014 631 30.0 21.0 85.4
2015 621 30.0 20.7 95
2016 625 32.0 19.5 97.8
2017 670 34.6 19.3 96
2018 690 32.6 21.1 97.2
2019 713 35.4 20.1 95.1
2020 695 n/a n/a 96
2021 660 33.5 19.6 81.8
2022 701 34.5 20.3 86.2
2023 732 34.8 21.0 88.5
2024 755 37.4 20.1 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1587 66.1 24.0 n/a
1989 1563 62.6 24.9 n/a
1990 1605 65.3 24.5 n/a
1991 1880 56.0 33.5 n/a
1992 1719 56.9 30.2 88.2
1993 1633 73.8 22.1 89.3
1994 1675 71.5 23.4 95
1995 1716 64.1 26.8 95
1996 1716 64.1 26.8 95
1997 1727 68.2 25.3 95
1998 1096 55.1 19.9 58.3
1999 1055 53.2 19.8 79.9
2000 1463 67.0 21.8 97.1
2001 1460 72.3 20.2 26.6
2002 1472 70.5 20.9 71.6
2003 1472 70.5 20.9 71.6
2004 1440 79.5 18.1 67.2
2005 1308 63.5 20.6 65.7
2006 1009 64.8 15.6 97
2007 896 54.6 16.4 97
2008 780 59.2 13.2 97.3
2009 718 36.8 16.8 96.9
2010 622 34.6 17.9 96.9
2011 570 n/a n/a 97.2
2012 569 30.8 18.4 n/a
2013 629 32.0 19.6 99.5
2014 631 30.0 21.0 85.4
2015 621 30.0 20.7 95
2016 625 32.0 19.5 97.8
2017 670 34.6 19.3 96
2018 690 32.6 21.1 97.2
2019 713 35.4 20.1 95.1
2020 695 n/a n/a 96
2021 660 33.5 19.6 81.8
2022 701 34.5 20.3 86.2
2023 732 34.8 21.0 88.5
2024 755 37.4 20.1 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,013

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2141st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2163rd of 2802 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Middle)36.127.4
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)5450.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle)18.713
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)46.240.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Middle)34.126.5
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)57.152.5
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle)1711.3
 5.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)4640.9
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Middle)25.736.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)53.152.4
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle)20.513.6
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)41.336.9
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Wilson Middle)12.413.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)36.434.8
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students713732
 2.7%
African American5348
 9.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6259
 4.8%
Hispanic566583
 3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White924
 166.7%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.1%88.5%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Middle

Students who attend Wilson Middle usually go on to attend Hoover High

In the 2023-24 school year, 755 students attended Wilson Middle.

Students at Wilson Middle are 75% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 9% African American, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

Wilson Middle ranks in the bottom 24.1% of California middle schools.


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