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Enrollment
678
Middle
DISTRICT 617 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEDERLAND ISD·NCES 483228003582
Wilson Middle School
2620 HELENA AVE, NEDERLAND, TX 77627 · (409) 727-6224 · Jefferson County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL678 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
257 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 229 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 215 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 234 | 35% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Wilson Middle School→Nederland High School
Based on grade levels within NEDERLAND ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
67.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +29.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
59.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +10.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 29 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 10 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 38.0% | 29.0% | 22.0% | 11.0% |
| Mathematics | 26.0% | 33.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 67.0% | 59.0% |
| 2024-25 | 68.0% | 58.0% |
| 2023-24 | 69.0% | 53.0% |
| 2022-23 | 41.0% | 39.0% |
| 2021-22 | 48.0% | 56.0% |
| 2020-21 | 38.0% | 49.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
58.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
57.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 58% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 58% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School's state test result (58.2% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Middle School this school | 678 | 37.9% | 58.2% |
| Port Neches Middle School PORT NECHES | 575 | 35.5% | 51.6% |
| North Ridge Middle School NORTH RICHLAND HILLS | 662 | 40.3% | 62.5% |
| Greenways Intermediate School AMARILLO | 629 | 33.5% | 56.8% |
| Bridge City Middle School BRIDGE CITY | 715 | 38.7% | 40.1% |
| Memorial Parkway Junior High School KATY | 766 | 42.3% | 66.4% |
Matched among Texas middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Wilson Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 58.2% | #276 of 1,635 | #1 of 12 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 59.0% | #321 of 1,670 ▲ 8 | #2 of 12 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 67.0% | #348 of 1,670 ▼ 17 | #2 of 12 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +23.0pp | #202 of 1,570 | #3 of 12 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 678 | #790 of 1,749 | #4 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #671 of 1,542 | #5 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.8% | #512 of 1,543 | #4 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.9% | #1,359 of 1,648 | #10 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.4% | #330 of 942 | #3 of 8 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
678
-123 (-15%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 754
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 678 | 47.7 | 14.2:1 | 38% (257) |
| 2023-24 | 640 | 45.9 | 13.9:1 | 43% (274) |
| 2022-23 | 812 | 58.6 | 13.8:1 | 41% (334) |
| 2020-21 | 801 | 56 | 14.3:1 | 45% (361) |
| 2017-18 | 852 | 53.6 | 15.9:1 | 35% (300) |
| 2015-16 | 801 | 53 | 15.1:1 | 36% (288) |
| 2010-11 | 831 | 51 | 16.3:1 | 31% (256) |
| 2000-01 | 763 | 51 | 15.0:1 | 16% (124) |
| 1990-91 | 754 | 38 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wilson Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (852 to 678); teachers down 11% (53.6 to 47.7).
About Wilson Middle School
Wilson Middle School is a medium-sized middle school with an address in NEDERLAND, Texas. Its 678 students are spread across grades 6 through 8.
Wilson Middle School is one school in NEDERLAND ISD, a system of 8 schools with 5,317 students.
Roughly 56% of students at Wilson Middle School are White. Enrollment also includes 28% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Black, and 4% multiracial. Among people living in Jefferson County, the White share is about 40%. The school's diversity index is 60%, meaning two students picked at random have a 60% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Dividing enrollment by its 47.7 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 14.2:1. That is close to the 14.4:1 average for middle schools in Texas. Eligible students account for 38% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. For comparison, public schools in Jefferson County average 71%.
Wilson Middle School sits between the top and bottom 10% of Texas schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate on state tests of 58.2% and a predicted 57.5%.
Census estimates describe Jefferson County this way: the median household income is $60,026, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. In all, Jefferson County has 92 public schools and roughly 42,825 students.
The shortest distance from Wilson Middle School to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to Helena Park Elementary School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Wilson Middle School comes in 5th of 7 nearby schools on average proficiency.
The federal government classifies Wilson Middle School's location as Suburb: Mid-size.
Wilson Middle School's enrollment dropped from 801 in 2020-21 to 678 in 2024-25.
Community posts for Wilson Middle School can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
253,878
Census ACS
Median income
$60,026
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
42,825 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEDERLAND ISD
- Nederland High SchoolHigh · 1,500 students
- Helena Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 760 students
- Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 717 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 556 students
- Langham Elementary SchoolElementary · 553 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 547 students
Other schools in NEDERLAND
- Nederland High SchoolHigh · 1,500 students
- Helena Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 760 students
- Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 717 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 556 students
- Langham Elementary SchoolElementary · 553 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 547 students
Other Wilson Middle schools
15 other US public schools in 11 states are named Wilson Middle. Wilson Middle School is the 5th largest of the 16.
- Wilson Middle SchoolPLANO, TX · 813 students
- Wilson Middle SchoolYakima, WA · 840 students
- Wilson MiddleNatick, MA · 727 students
- Wilson MiddleSan Diego, CA · 712 students
- Wilson MiddleFishersville, VA · 641 students
Nearby schools
- Helena Park Elementary School0.1 mi · 760
- Central Middle School0.7 mi · 556
- Langham Elementary School0.9 mi · 553
- Nederland High School0.9 mi · 1,500
- Hillcrest Elementary School1.1 mi · 717
- Highland Park Elementary School1.6 mi · 547
Frequently asked questions
About Wilson Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School enrolls approximately 678 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Wilson Middle School serve?
Wilson Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School is approximately 14.2:1 (48 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wilson Middle School?
At Wilson Middle School, the student body is approximately 56% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Black, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School is overseen by NEDERLAND ISD in Jefferson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.