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#118 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 7% in state

Wilson Middle

Middle School · Natick · Natick, MA

A Natick middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

22 Rutledge Rd, Natick, MA 01760

  • Math 68% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.6% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$21,203
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Wilson Middle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2023
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,354/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Natick), 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

$134,644

Median home value

$740,700

Median rent

$2,061/mo

College educated

69.5%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
J F Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.95–81.5 mi911Compare →
Wayland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.36–81.5 mi667Compare →
Christa Mcauliffe Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.86–81.9 mi288Compare →
Cameron Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.06–83.0 mi564Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Natick

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$21,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wilson Middle

Wilson Middle is a public middle school in Natick, MA, part of Natick, serving approximately 748 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #118 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Middle

What grades does Wilson Middle serve?

Wilson Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Wilson Middle?

Wilson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 9.6:1. 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 MA?

Wilson Middle ranks #118 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Wilson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.

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

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
748
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
Area population (ZIP 01760)
36,520
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
42.6
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 01760; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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