B. Gale Wilson Middle School

3301 Cherry Hills Ct.
Fairfield, CA 94534
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-8, B. Gale Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

B. Gale Wilson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

B. Gale Wilson Middle School's student population of 572 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
572 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

B. Gale Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B. Gale Wilson Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5266 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of B. Gale Wilson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in B. Gale Wilson Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
10%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
5%
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White
18%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in B. Gale Wilson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is B. Gale Wilson Middle School's ranking?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School is ranked #5266 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend B. Gale Wilson Middle School?
572 students attend B. Gale Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of B. Gale Wilson Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. Gale Wilson Middle School?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does B. Gale Wilson Middle School offer ?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is B. Gale Wilson Middle School part of?
B. Gale Wilson Middle School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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