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#1260 of 1,851 schools in VA
Wilson Middle
Middle School · Augusta County Public Schools · Fishersville, VA
An Augusta County Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
232 Hornet Road, Fishersville, VA 22939
- Math 64% vs VA 66% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Middle score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated820/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,765
Median home value
$323,700
Median rent
$1,586/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22939; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–9 | 2.5 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Elk Hill Staunton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 1–12 | 4.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind MiddleEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 316 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Augusta County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Middle is listed in Augusta County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle is a public middle school in Fishersville, VA, part of Augusta County Public Schools, serving approximately 656 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,260 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% 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 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 13.7:1. 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 VA?
Wilson Middle ranks #1,260 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Wilson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% 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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Middle?
64.5% 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
- 656
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Augusta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (540) 245-5185
- Area population (ZIP 22939)
- 7,148
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 22939; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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