Wilson SD School District

2601 Grandview Blvd
West Lawn, PA 19609
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Wilson SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,291 students in Wilson SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wilson SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
6,291 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Wilson SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#144 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Wilson SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilson SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wilson SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
25 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
280 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,534 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
458 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
3,723 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
267 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
433
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
491
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
478
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
458
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
476
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
484
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
521
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
505
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
533
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
514
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
487
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
490
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,065 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,432 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wilson SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$110 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Wilson SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,065
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wilson SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,432
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wilson SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wilson SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Valley Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
270 Green Valley Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1211 Broadcasting Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Shiloh Hills Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Sage Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3100 Iroquois Ave.
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Whitfield Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Van Reed Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson West MiddleSchool
Math: 30% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Faust Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 9-12
| 2,024 students
Rank: #88.
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool
Math: 24% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Iroquois Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilson SD School District?
Wilson SD School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,291 students.
What is the rank of Wilson SD School District?
Wilson SD School District is ranked #145 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson SD School District?
59% of Wilson SD School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilson SD School District?
Wilson SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilson SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,432 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 6,291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links