Summary:
Wilson Middle is a public middle school located in Plano, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 823. It is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Wilson Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 38.4% White, 15.31% African American, 35.72% Hispanic, and 5.71% Asian students, its academic performance as measured by STAAR test scores is generally lower than the Plano ISD district average and the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Wilson Middle was 54.95%, 63.31%, and 61.19%, respectively, compared to the Plano ISD district averages of 65.94%, 64.41%, and 70.1%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Special Education students performing relatively well, but Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students struggling.
When compared to other middle schools in the Plano ISD district, such as Schimelpfenig Middle and Haggard Middle, which consistently rank in the top 20-25% of Texas middle schools, Wilson Middle generally performs worse academically. This could be due to the school's higher percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients (45.08% in 2022-2023) compared to the higher-performing Plano ISD schools, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's academic performance. Addressing the achievement gaps among its various student subgroups, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, could be a key focus area for Wilson Middle to improve its overall performance and outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Plano Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
706th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,036
Students who attend Wilson Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Wilson Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2
Number of students: 823
Racial breakdown:
White:
38.4%
Hispanic:
35.7%
African American:
15.3%
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Asian:
5.7%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.1%
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