Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wilson Borough Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson Borough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilson Borough Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson Borough Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Borough Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1266 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
14%
14%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Borough Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Borough Elementary School is ranked #1266 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilson Borough Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Borough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forks Elementary School, Lehigh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Borough Elementary School?
325 students attend Wilson Borough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wilson Borough Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Borough Elementary School?
Wilson Borough Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Borough Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Borough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Borough Elementary School part of?
Wilson Borough Elementary School is part of Wilson Area SD School District.
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