Serving 478 students in grades 6-8, Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson Junior High serves the northern part of Manitowoc, WI, covering an area of approximately 43.8 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Middle School's student population of 478 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Dreams, Our Compass
School Rankings
Wilson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Middle School is 0.47, 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
#1183 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
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)24.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Middle School's ranking?
Wilson Middle School is ranked #1183 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Wilson Middle School often compared to?
Wilson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Middle School, Mishicot Middle School, Valders Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
478 students attend Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wilson Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin 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 Manitowoc School District.
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