Below Average
#717 of 864 schools in NM
Wilson Middle
Middle School · Albuquerque · Albuquerque, NM
An Albuquerque middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1138 CARDENAS DR SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Middle score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2017, reaching 14% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
101.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), 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
$39,578
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
37.8%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voz Collegiate Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Van Buren MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Highland Autism CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Desert Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 788 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Albuquerque
- Schools in district
- 174
- Rank in district
- #129 of 169
- District spending per student
- $15,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Middle is listed in ALBUQUERQUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle is a public middle school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Albuquerque, serving approximately 373 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 12.4:1. 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 NM?
Wilson Middle ranks #717 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Wilson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
101.3% 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
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.0%
- Phone
- (505) 268-3961
- Area population (ZIP 87108)
- 35,985
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 87108; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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