Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-8, B. Gale Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: B. Gale Wilson Elementary serves the northern part of Fairfield, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 3.5 miles, and the furthest edge located 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
B. Gale Wilson Middle School's student population of 602 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
B. Gale Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B. Gale Wilson Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5519 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B. Gale Wilson Middle School's ranking?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School is ranked #5519 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are B. Gale Wilson Middle School often compared to?
B. Gale Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grange Middle School, Crystal Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend B. Gale Wilson Middle School?
602 students attend B. Gale Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of B. Gale Wilson Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B. Gale Wilson Middle School?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does B. Gale Wilson Middle School offer ?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is B. Gale Wilson Middle School part of?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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