Summary:
The Dayton Independent School District (Isd) contains a single middle school, Wilson J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 and has a large enrollment of 1,295 students, with 73.44% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Wilson J H presents a "two-speed" academic profile. On one hand, the school's advanced math program is a standout: 73.5% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. On the other hand, grade-level math proficiency is very low, with only 11.22% of 7th graders proficient compared to the state's 29.41%. Social studies scores are also a major concern, with just 12.47% of 8th graders proficient versus the state average of 31.69%. Reading scores are mixed, with 6th grade declining sharply to 35.46% proficiency, while 7th and 8th grades show strong year-over-year improvement, reaching 45.31% and 45.93% respectively. The school's overall ranking places it in the 20th percentile among Texas middle schools, earning a 1-star rating.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's strong Algebra I program for advanced students, which is a clear bright spot and a potential selling point. However, the majority of students struggle with grade-level math and social studies, indicating significant challenges in bringing the general student population up to state standards. The school's high poverty rate (73.44%) correlates with its low overall performance, and the per-student spending of $9,079 is a metric to watch. While 8th-grade math shows a notable improvement over 7th-grade scores, the overall trend suggests a need for targeted support in core subjects for most students.
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