Overview

Wilson Middle School, a public school located in Albuquerque, NM, serves grade(s) 6-8 in Albuquerque Public Schools. It has received a GreatSchools Summary Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

School Rating

Schools are rated on standardized tests, frequently considering score progress and performance gaps between student groups.
4/10
GreatSchools Summary Rating

Rating Factors

The Summary Rating for this school is based on the following elements.

Academic Progress Rating

7/10
66th percentile  in New Mexico

Test Scores Rating

2/10
13th percentile  in New Mexico

Equity Rating

1/10
7th percentile  in New Mexico
ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Algebra 1 participation rate 
Most schools consider Algebra 1 an advanced course in grades 7 or 8 and a standard course in high school. This reflects the percentage of 8th grade students at this school who took Algebra 1 compared to the state average. Here's what you need to know about math tracking.
12%
Algebra 1 pass rate 
This reflects the percentage of 8th grade students at this school who passed Algebra 1 compared to the state average.
68%
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
Reading 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the PARCC assessment to test students in grades 3-12 in Math and grades 3-11 in Reading.
12%
34%
Math 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the PARCC assessment to test students in grades 3-12 in Math and grades 3-11 in Reading.
9%
20%
Science 
In 2018-2019, New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 4, 7 and 11 in Science.
20%
35%
State Avg.
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ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.
Academic programs (1)

ACADEMICS

Race/Ethnicity

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These ratings reflect how much progress different student groups have made from one year to the next at this school compared to schools with similar proficiency levels across the state. It's a helpful way to measure how well a school is helping kids learn and advance.
All students
7/10
Hispanic
(67% of students)
7/10
Native American or Native Alaskan
(11% of students)
2/10
White
(9% of students)
6/10

ACADEMICS

Low-Income Students

These ratings show how much students from low-income households improved academically from one year to the next compared to schools with similar proficiency levels across the state.
All students
7/10
Low-income
(100% of students)
8/10

ACADEMICS

Students With Disabilities

% suspended
This shows the suspension rates for students with disabilities at this school compared to the state average. High suspension rates mean less time for teaching and learning.
All students 
24%
5%
Students with disabilities 
31%
9%
State Avg.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Hispanic 
67%
Native American 
11%
White 
9%
Black 
8%
Two or more races 
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander 
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 
<1%
Unspecified 
1%
100%
Students from low-income families 
The students from low-income families designation is based on the percentage of students at this school who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
49%51%
Gender
Female
Male

STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

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Students per teacher 
The average number of students per full-time teacher at this school; please note that this is not a reflection of average class size.
10:1
Students per counselor 
The average number of students per counselor at this school.
214:1
% of teachers with 3 or more years experience 
The percentage of full-time teachers at this school who have been teaching for 3 or more years.
88%
State Avg. 88%
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STUDENT LIFE

About the School

Dress code
  • Yes
Boarding/day status
  • Day school
Type of school
  • National School Lunch Program
Coed/Single-gender
  • Coed
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3.4
9 Reviews
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1 star  
1.0
Family Engagement (1)
1.0
Learning (1)
1.0
Safety (1)
1.0
Social Emotional Support (1)
1.0
Special Education (1)
1.0
Teaching (1)
Parent / Guardian
December 12, 2023
Worse school I’ve ever seen even walking in the front door you’re greeted w/ a very rude over worked principal whom seems like he hates his Job and the school has varies TikTok’s and instagram accounts... More 
1.0
Learning
1.0
Teaching
1.0
Social Emotional Support
1.0
Special Education
1.0
Safety
1.0
Family Engagement
Would not recommend this school
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Parent / Guardian
March 09, 2017
Wilson Middle School has been fabulous for our children who are currently in the 6th and 8th grades. As APS employee/parents we are aware what is out there, and Wilson has met and exceeded our expectations.... More 
Homework
This school has an effective approach to homework:
I am not in favor of homework generally, but my children seem to have enough to keep them alert.
Teachers
Teachers at this school are effective:
Amazing, long term committed staff school wide.
Character
This school develops strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect:
The expectations, discipline policy seems to be known and understood by all.
Leadership
Leadership at this school is effective:
The children are celebrated and encouraged through assemblies, pep rallies, staff vs. student volleyball game. Roadrunner food bank, YDI and the YMCA are all embraced by the principal as key to the school... More 
Learning Differences
This school effectively supports students with learning differences:
Wilson has a strong special education staff who support both the differently able child, and the gifted or accelerated learner
3.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
5.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
Bullying
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Parent / Guardian
May 26, 2014
My daughter just finished 3 years at Wilson and is proud to be a Wildcat. When she left Bandelier Elementary, many of her white classmates went to other schools. Wilson has a bad reputation because lots... More 
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 11, 2011
I am a student here and I actually enjoy this school. I'm an eight grader and I have been here all three years. It's not a GREAT school but it is a good school. The staff and teacher's are kind and helping.... More 
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Parent / Guardian
June 29, 2010
Can anyone come up with a rational explanation as to why is this site pompously called Great Schools? Simply listing all schools from ANY TOWN, USA, confuses everyone, instead of making things clear by... More 
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Neighborhood

1138 Cardenas Drive Southeast Albuquerque, NM 87108
School leader: Mr Matthew Burrows
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