Serving 568 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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
B. Gale Wilson Middle School's student population of 568 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5266 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
568 students attend B. Gale Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of B. Gale Wilson Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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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