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#2426 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Wilson Middle

Middle School · Exeter Unified · Exeter, CA

An Exeter Unified middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

710 West Maple St., Exeter, CA 93221

  • Math 18% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$16,614
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Wilson Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).

Show all 8 years
2014
Math
17%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Exeter), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,121

Median home value

$324,000

Median rent

$1,267/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Exeter Community DayEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.0 mi17Compare →
Exeter Independent Study (alternative)Enrollment path unverified4.3K–121.2 mi52Compare →
Sierra View JR AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–103.0 mi78Compare →
Freedom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.64–63.1 mi566Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Exeter Unified

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$16,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilson Middle is listed in Exeter Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson Middle

Wilson Middle is a public middle school in Exeter, CA, part of Exeter Unified, serving approximately 528 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,426 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Middle

What grades does Wilson Middle serve?

Wilson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wilson Middle?

Wilson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson Middle rank in CA?

Wilson Middle ranks #2,426 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wilson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wilson Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Wilson Middle a charter school?

No, Wilson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilson Middle a Title I school?

No, Wilson Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Middle?

69.3% of students at Wilson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 93221)
14,399
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93221; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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