Wilson Middle

732 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilson Middle School, located in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the campus is deeply integrated into a diverse, urban community. The school is known for its mascot, the "Tigers," and focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for the transition to high school.

The school’s mission centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique needs of early adolescents. In addition to core academic subjects, Wilson Middle offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students and encourage participation in the school community. By leveraging its location in a vibrant area of San Diego, the school works to provide students with the resources, technology, and community partnerships necessary to succeed in a modern educational landscape.

732

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	583
Black	48
Asian	59
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
583 (79.6 %)
Asian
59 (8.1 %)
Black
48 (6.6 %)
White
24 (3.3 %)
Two or More
17 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)362-3400
Website:	http://wilsontigers.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 254

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 233