WILSON MIDDLE

1138 CARDENAS DR SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87108

wilson.aps.edu

359 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilson Middle School, located in the Highland area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. As a neighborhood school, Wilson serves the local community by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement through various classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities.

Like many schools in the APS district, Wilson Middle School works to implement state-mandated curriculum standards while offering support systems for students with varying academic needs. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goal of ensuring equitable access to quality education. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student life, and the administration typically utilizes its official APS portal to communicate updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community events.

359

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	247
Black	32
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	27

Hispanic
247 (68.8%)
Black
32 (8.9%)
American Indian
27 (7.5%)
White
25 (7.0%)
Two or More
23 (6.4%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)

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:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)268-3961
Website:	http://wilson.aps.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 124

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILSON MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	105
Grade 8	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILSON MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	46%
Male	194	54%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)