Is Wilson Middle a good school?

Wilson Middle ranks 241 st of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wilson Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 656 students attended Wilson Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Wilson Middle?

Students at Wilson Middle are 76% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Wilson Middle attend?

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

Wilson Middle

Summary:

Wilson Middle is a public middle school located in Fishersville, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 632 students. The school is part of the Augusta County Public Schools district, which is ranked 64 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Middle has a higher percentage of white students (79.27%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 48.14% to 88.61% white students. The school's African American (5.7%) and Hispanic (6.65%) student populations are also lower than some of the surrounding schools. Academically, Wilson Middle consistently ranks in the middle range of Virginia middle schools, with some notable strengths and areas for improvement. The school's students perform exceptionally well on the Algebra I SOL, with 100% proficiency in the past two years, compared to the district and state averages of around 90-99%. However, the school's mathematics performance is uneven, with 6th and 8th grade students performing below the district and state averages, while 7th grade students perform slightly better. Additionally, while the school's African American and Hispanic students generally perform better than the overall school performance, the white and multi-racial students perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom quarter to bottom third of Virginia middle schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Wilson Middle generally performs on par or slightly below the other Augusta County Public Schools, but significantly below the higher-performing Albemarle County and Staunton City schools. Addressing the racial disparities in student performance, strengthening the mathematics curriculum and instruction, and learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools could be valuable next steps for Wilson Middle to improve its overall performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

232 Hornet Road
Fishersville, VA 22939

(540) 245-5185

District: Augusta County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Students who attend Wilson Middle usually attend:

High:

Wilson Memorial High

Feeder schools for Wilson Middle:

Elementary:	Cassell Elementary
	Wilson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 656

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

7.9%

African American:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilson Middle ranks worse than 57.8% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Augusta County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.12. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Wilson Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Augusta County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (7.9%), African American (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 13.4. 2 middle schools in the Augusta County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Middle 241^st of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Wilson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Augusta County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Augusta County Public Schools 64^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2007	56.58	155^th	387	59.9%
2008	56.68	149^th	391	61.9%
2009	63.85	96^th	390	75.4%
2010	60.44	126^th	408	69.1%
2011	53.53	175^th	413	57.6%
2012	54.72	164^th	413	60.3%
2013	40.10	254^th	416	38.9%
2014	39.03	262^nd	416	37.0%
2015	45.81	223^rd	412	45.9%
2016	45.71	237^th	409	42.1%
2017	52.77	189^th	415	54.5%
2018	48.87	213^th	413	48.4%
2019	51.00	225^th	424	46.9%
2021	41.50	240^th	419	42.7%
2022	41.93	242^nd	415	41.7%
2023	43.76	257^th	422	39.1%
2024	46.12	241^st	417	42.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.76	198^th	237	16.5%

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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	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.60	268^th	402	33.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.43	251^st	411	38.9%
2024	46.06	240^th	407	41.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.14	225^th	278	19.1%
2024	26.43	207^th	281	26.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.58	240^th	409	41.3%
2024	45.84	237^th	407	41.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.28	99^th	299	66.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.66	136^th	275	50.5%
2024	38.16	174^th	272	36.0%

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Rank History for White students at Wilson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.37	323^rd	402	19.7%
2024	27.84	324^th	396	18.2%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	501	32	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	539
2008	471	27	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	513
2009	500	26	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	541
2010	489	18	7	6	1	n/a	n/a	521
2011	529	14	6	10	1	0	6	566
2012	535	18	5	14	1	0	4	577
2013	507	20	5	21	1	0	7	561
2014	526	20	6	21	0	0	7	580
2015	500	24	5	34	1	0	16	580
2016	521	30	5	43	3	1	13	616
2017	509	30	4	37	1	1	14	596
2018	513	27	9	40	3	0	23	615
2019	548	20	9	49	1	1	29	657
2020	543	28	15	43	3	1	32	665
2021	551	35	12	34	3	2	33	670
2022	519	40	9	32	3	2	29	634
2023	501	36	9	42	5	0	39	632
2024	497	46	11	52	6	0	44	656

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

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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
2007	539	37.2	14.5	23.4
2008	513	33.7	15.2	25.3
2009	541	34.7	15.6	21.1
2010	521	35.1	14.8	23.2
2011	566	35.8	15.7	29
2012	577	40.1	14.3	30.2
2013	561	42.9	13.0	37.6
2014	580	42.7	13.5	38.6
2015	580	47.0	12.3	35.7
2016	616	39.0	15.7	36.9
2017	596	44.8	13.2	37.4
2018	615	46.0	13.3	39.3
2019	657	51.7	12.6	40.5
2020	665	53.9	12.3	38.6
2021	670	50.9	13.1	n/a
2022	634	45.8	13.8	40.5
2023	632	47.0	13.4	47.9
2024	656	48.7	13.4	64.5

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
2007	539	37.2	14.5	23.4
2008	513	33.7	15.2	25.3
2009	541	34.7	15.6	21.1
2010	521	35.1	14.8	23.2
2011	566	35.8	15.7	29
2012	577	40.1	14.3	30.2
2013	561	42.9	13.0	37.6
2014	580	42.7	13.5	38.6
2015	580	47.0	12.3	35.7
2016	616	39.0	15.7	36.9
2017	596	44.8	13.2	37.4
2018	615	46.0	13.3	39.3
2019	657	51.7	12.6	40.5
2020	665	53.9	12.3	38.6
2021	670	50.9	13.1	n/a
2022	634	45.8	13.8	40.5
2023	632	47.0	13.4	47.9
2024	656	48.7	13.4	64.5

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 225^th of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 257^th of 422 Middle schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle)	80	55.2	24.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Augusta County Public Schools)	80	59.2	20.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57.8	20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Wilson Middle)	78	67.8	10.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Augusta County Public Schools)	79	71.6	7.4%
6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	77	70.4	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle)	83	61.7	21.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Augusta County Public Schools)	83	66.3	16.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Wilson Middle)	80	62	18%
7th Grade English Reading (Augusta County Public Schools)	80	63.9	16.1%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Wilson Middle)	74	51.7	22.3%
8th Grade Writing (Augusta County Public Schools)	71	51.6	19.4%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle)	71	44.4	26.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Augusta County Public Schools)	68	51.2	16.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	77	48.4	28.6%
8th Grade Science (Wilson Middle)	76	56.9	19.1%
8th Grade Science (Augusta County Public Schools)	79	61.2	17.8%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Wilson Middle)	78	64.3	13.7%
8th Grade English Reading (Augusta County Public Schools)	79	64	15%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Wilson Middle)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Augusta County Public Schools)	93	87	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	657	632	3.8%
African American	20	36	80%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	49	42	14.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	548	501	8.6%
Two or More Races	29	39	34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	47.9%	7.5%

Schools Near Wilson Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilson Middle	Public	6-8	232 Hornet Road	Fishersville	22939	Augusta County	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 245-5185	656	49	13.4	64.5%	497 (75.8%)	46 (7.0%)	52 (7.9%)	11 (1.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.7%)	46.1	241^st of 417 public middle schools	42.2%		43.8	257^th of 422 public middle schools	39.1%	16			100.0	50.2	71.0	51.3	59.6	63.8	67.3	66.2	75.4
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind Middle	Public	6-8	104 VSDB Dr.	Staunton	24401	Staunton city	Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind-Staunton	No	No	No	No	(540) 332-9014	16	5	3.4	62.5%	7 (43.8%)	2 (12.5%)	2 (12.5%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Stuarts Draft Middle	Public	6-8	1088 Augusta Farm Rd	Stuarts Draft	22980	Augusta County	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 946-7611	504	37	13.5	64.3%	397 (78.8%)	19 (3.8%)	40 (7.9%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.5%)	51.9	218^th of 417 public middle schools	47.7%		54.1	203^rd of 422 public middle schools	51.9%	15			97.4	56.7	71.4	43.5	65.2	71.4	71.0	68.8	73.1
Kate Collins Middle	Public	6-8	1625 Ivy St	Waynesboro	22980	Waynesboro city	Waynesboro City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 946-4635	624	50	12.4	90.5%	282 (45.2%)	120 (19.2%)	137 (22.0%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (11.9%)	18.7	370^th of 417 public middle schools	11.3%		17.6	374^th of 422 public middle schools	11.4%	4			100.0	47.4	32.1	33.7	48.7	59.7	52.1	49.5	61.3	$8,367	$567	$7,800
Shelburne Middle	Public	6-8	300 Grubert Ave	Staunton	24401	Staunton city	Staunton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 332-3930	587	47	12.4	81.4%	371 (63.2%)	71 (12.1%)	50 (8.5%)	9 (1.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	81 (13.8%)	48	233^rd of 417 public middle schools	44.1%		45.7	246^th of 422 public middle schools	41.7%	13		100.0	100.0	44.8	53.1	55.8	71.3	66.1	70.3	68.8		$8,163	$619	$7,544
Beverley Manor Middle	Public	6-8	58 Cedar Green Rd	Staunton	24401	Staunton city	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 886-5806	612	51	12.0	65.4%	545 (89.1%)	12 (2.0%)	22 (3.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	51	225^th of 417 public middle schools	46.0%		50.7	213^th of 422 public middle schools	49.5%	12			100.0	64.4	68.1	57.1	61.1	70.1	73.4	71.6	53.5
S. Gordon Stewart Middle	Public	6-8	118 Fort Defiance Rd	Fort Defiance	24437	Augusta County	Augusta County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 245-5046	516	39	13.3	66.3%	426 (82.6%)	15 (2.9%)	50 (9.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	44.3	252^nd of 417 public middle schools	39.6%		52.1	208^th of 422 public middle schools	50.7%	44			100.0	61.3	62.1	47.0	60.2	71.1	63.8	65.5	63.8
Joseph T. Henley Middle	Public	6-8	5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike	Crozet	22932	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 823-4393	804	56	14.4	14.3%	652 (81.1%)	13 (1.6%)	66 (8.2%)	31 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.1%)	82.4	38^th of 417 public middle schools	90.9%		82.3	40^th of 422 public middle schools	90.5%	2	100.0	98.5	94.2	87.9	71.9	53.7	84.7	91.2	84.7	88.7	87.6	$8,306	$213	$8,093

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