Serving 587 students in grades 7-8, Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson Middle School serves the northwest part of Hamilton, OH, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Middle School's student population of 587 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, Positively Impacting Learning and Life
School Rankings
Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1772 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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)54.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryDance
FootballGolf
SoccerTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Middle School's ranking?
Wilson Middle School is ranked #1772 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Wilson Middle School often compared to?
Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
587 students attend Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wilson Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilson Middle School offer ?
Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Middle School part of?
Wilson Middle School is part of Hamilton City School District.
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