Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, General Johnnie Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: General Johnnie Wilson Middle School serves the west part of Lorain, OH, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2948 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
29%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
18%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School's ranking?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is ranked #2948 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are General Johnnie Wilson Middle School often compared to?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
439 students attend General Johnnie Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of General Johnnie Wilson Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does General Johnnie Wilson Middle School offer ?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School part of?
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is part of Lorain City School District.
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