Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#3191 of 3,441 schools in OH

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School

Middle School · Lorain City · Lorain, OH

A Lorain City middle school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2700 Washington Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency10.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$19,864
Chronic Absenteeism80%

Students at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from OH 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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where General Johnnie Wilson Middle School 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 Cleveland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,146/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$42,298

Median home value

$104,000

Median rent

$840/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

52.7%

Poverty rate

30.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horizon Science Academy LorainCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.6 mi815Compare →
Constellation Schools: Lorain Community MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified3.55–81.4 mi106Compare →
Durling Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.85–81.5 mi447Compare →

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.

Lorain City

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#14 of 15
District spending per student
$19,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is listed in Lorain City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About General Johnnie Wilson Middle School

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is a public middle school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain City, serving approximately 446 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,191 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about General Johnnie Wilson Middle School

What grades does General Johnnie Wilson Middle School serve?

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does General Johnnie Wilson Middle School rank in OH?

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School ranks #3,191 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

General Johnnie Wilson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 General Johnnie Wilson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, General Johnnie Wilson Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School a charter school?

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

Is General Johnnie Wilson Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Lorain County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 44052)
28,067
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
39.2
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 44052; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.