Wilson Middle

Wilson Middle is a modestly sized middle school in Chowchilla, California, part of Chowchilla Elementary. The school serves 470 students in grades 7 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 29% smaller than the state mean of about 659.

Within Chowchilla Elementary, which oversees 5 schools and 2,143 students, Wilson Middle is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Wilson Middle lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 73%. Other groups include 21% White. The wider county runs roughly 61% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Wilson Middle shows 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 20.7:1, putting Wilson Middle higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 89% of students at Wilson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Madera County runs at roughly 81%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

With demographic context factored in, Wilson Middle tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 26.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 24.1%.

Around the school, census data for Madera County shows median household income runs about $76,627, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Wilson Middle is one of 81 public schools in Madera County (combined enrollment of about 32,251 students).

Nearest neighbor: Merle L. Fuller Elementary, around 0.3 miles off. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 6 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Wilson Middle ranks 5th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 29.6%.

Wilson Middle operates from a town-center location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Wilson Middle has showed little movement, going from 469 students in 2018 to 470 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 67% to 73% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 36.1:1 in 2018 to 21.4:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.