Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Wilson Southern MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Southern MiddleSchool is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1430 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
54%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Southern MiddleSchool's ranking?
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool is ranked #1430 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilson Southern MiddleSchool often compared to?
Wilson Southern MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson West MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Southern MiddleSchool?
768 students attend Wilson Southern MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wilson Southern MiddleSchool students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Southern MiddleSchool?
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Southern MiddleSchool offer ?
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wilson Southern MiddleSchool part of?
Wilson Southern MiddleSchool is part of Wilson SD School District.
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