Serving 604 students in grades 6-8, Wilson Middle School 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson MS serves the northern part of the Carlisle, PA school district, covering an area of approximately 25.7 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Middle School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1924 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Middle School's ranking?
Wilson Middle School is ranked #1924 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilson Middle School often compared to?
Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
604 students attend Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wilson Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Middle School offer ?
Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilson Middle School part of?
Wilson Middle School is part of Carlisle Area School District.
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