Summary:
Zip code 93221 in Exeter, California, contains one public middle school, Wilson Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 within the Exeter Unified School District.
Wilson Middle serves 523 students and shows a clear strength in maintaining student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4% that is better than both the district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance in science is close to state averages, while English and math scores are below. It's important to note that the school has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the last three years, moving from the 36th to the 43rd percentile. The school invests significantly in its students, with per-pupil spending above $18,000.
With nearly 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need. Performance is strongest in the 6th grade, with scores in English and math tending to decline in 7th and 8th grades, highlighting a potential area for focused support. For parents, Wilson Middle is a school on an upward trajectory with effective attendance programs, but one where core academic achievement, particularly in mathematics, remains a key challenge and focus for growth.
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