Serving 641 students in grades 7-8, Wilson Jr. High 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Jr. High School's student population of 641 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Wilson Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Jr. High School is 0.08, which is less 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
#5989 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Jr. High School's ranking?
Wilson Jr. High School is ranked #5989 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wilson Jr. High School often compared to?
Wilson Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Middle School, Frank M. Wright Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Jr. High School?
641 students attend Wilson Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wilson Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Jr. High School?
Wilson Jr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wilson Jr. High School offer ?
Wilson Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wilson Jr. High School part of?
Wilson Jr. High School is part of El Centro Elementary School District.
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