Wilson Central School District

The Wilson Central School District in New York serves students from elementary through high school, with two schools in the district - Wilson Middle/High School and Wilson Elementary School. The district stands out for the consistent high performance of Wilson Middle/High School, which has ranked in the top 20% of New York high schools and maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

While Wilson Middle/High School excels academically, with a 91.3% four-year graduation rate, the district faces some challenges. Wilson Elementary School stands out for its strong math proficiency, with students outperforming district and state averages, but this performance does not carry through to the middle/high school level, where only 12% of 8th graders scored proficient or better on state math assessments. Additionally, both schools serve a significant population of students from low-income families, with 40.66% and 45.71% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at the middle/high school and elementary school, respectively.

The district's resource allocation also raises questions, as the middle/high school spends significantly more per student ($20,475) compared to the elementary school ($12,508), despite the elementary school's strong academic performance. This disparity in funding suggests the need for a closer examination of the district's priorities and strategies to ensure equitable support for all students across grade levels.