- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Exeter, CA
Wilson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060142310336
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Exeter · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Exeter, CA.
School address
District: Exeter Unified · California
NCES ID 060142310336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Wilson Middle shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 060142310336 · Exeter, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 20.1:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Union High (909 students)
Wilson Middle shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Exeter Union H
Exeter Union High
909 students
- Rocky Hill Ele
Rocky Hill Elementary
554 students
- This school
Wilson Middle
523 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
522 students
- Exeter Indepen 47
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
47 students
- Kaweah High 29
Kaweah High
29 students
What this shows Wilson Middle reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle compares
Wilson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
White 25.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Wilson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Exeter Unified reports $16,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Exeter Independent Study (Alternative) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaweah High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 47:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle
How many students attend Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Exeter, CA. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Middle?
59.0% of students at Wilson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Exeter, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Middle rank among public schools in Exeter?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Exeter, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Exeter on the city page.
What other schools are in Exeter Unified?
Besides Wilson Middle, Exeter Unified also operates Exeter Union High (909 students), Rocky Hill Elementary (554 students), and Lincoln Elementary (522 students). See the Exeter Unified district page for the complete list.