Wilson Middle School

Summary:

Wilson Middle School is a public middle school in Newark, Ohio, serving 358 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Newark City School District, which is ranked 514 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Wilson Middle School has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, its academic performance is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 27.2%, compared to the state average of 49.4% and the Newark City average of 41.2%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.8% in 2019-2020 to 31.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Liberty Middle School and Northridge Middle School, Wilson Middle School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates at these other schools. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, indicating a concerning trend in its overall academic outcomes. Addressing the equity concerns and high chronic absenteeism rate should be priorities for Wilson Middle School and the Newark City School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 805 W Church St
       Newark, OH  43055-2717


(740) 670-7120

District: Newark City

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Wilson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Newark High School

Feeder schools for Wilson Middle School:

Elementary:    Cherry Valley Elementary School
    McGuffey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Two or more races:
10.1%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Compare Details Wilson Middle School ranks worse than 57.3% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Middle School 599th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Wilson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
White students:


Newark City:

SchoolDigger ranks Newark City 514th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.33 356th 692 48.6%
2006 72.17 211th 732 71.2%
2007 75.75 185th 837 77.9%
2008 51.27 535th 835 35.9%
2009 42.21 621st 858 27.6%
2010 54.37 555th 895 38.0%
2011 58.58 526th 925 43.1%
2012 59.55 548th 989 44.6%
2013 52.58 638th 1001 36.3%
2014 58.68 570th 1008 43.5%
2015 53.97 554th 1035 46.5%
2016 52.53 577th 1050 45.0%
2017 54.52 555th 1038 46.5%
2018 45.10 629th 1010 37.7%
2019 46.85 634th 1050 39.6%
2021 57.06 499th 1037 51.9%
2022 33.21 698th 1017 31.4%
2023 47.03 611th 1048 41.7%
2024 48.16 599th 1046 42.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.79 160th 205 22.0%
2021 27.61 162nd 219 26.0%
2022 24.90 195th 239 18.4%
2023 38.93 150th 245 38.8%
2024 38.28 160th 254 37.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.91 254th 590 56.9%
2024 60.21 143rd 563 74.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.61 549th 924 40.6%
2019 47.90 566th 945 40.1%
2021 68.52 251st 923 72.8%
2022 35.64 638th 947 32.6%
2023 53.24 471st 974 51.6%
2024 53.70 471st 989 52.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.47 566th 897 36.9%
2019 53.28 518th 917 43.5%
2021 52.42 484th 910 46.8%
2022 23.85 716th 925 22.6%
2023 44.65 574th 943 39.1%
2024 44.66 572nd 942 39.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.42 378th 643 41.2%
2019 46.92 320th 658 51.4%
2021 60.06 146th 576 74.7%
2022 28.66 427th 565 24.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.34 462nd 521 11.3%
2019 52.87 92nd 164 43.9%
2021 70.46 50th 274 81.8%
2022 51.65 147th 241 39.0%
2023 47.11 128th 173 26.0%
2024 40.20 157th 196 19.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.98 636th 916 30.6%
2019 34.00 661st 933 29.2%
2021 51.16 473rd 924 48.8%
2022 31.43 662nd 946 30.0%
2023 42.44 585th 963 39.3%
2024 45.07 565th 958 41.0%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.97 631st 781 19.2%
2019 29.54 633rd 796 20.5%
2021 45.27 460th 781 41.1%
2022 17.84 696th 809 14.0%
2023 29.52 621st 805 22.9%
2024 33.27 582nd 795 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 502 15 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1989 470 14 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 489 17 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 493 15 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1992 510 20 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 518 17 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 575 18 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 494 16 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 494 16 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 468 10 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 408 9 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 428 10 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 397 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 393 14 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 389 10 6 0 0 n/a n/a 10 415
2003 389 10 6 0 0 n/a n/a 10 415
2004 366 9 4 0 0 n/a n/a 12 391
2005 374 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 11 396
2006 358 16 1 1 1 n/a n/a 13 390
2007 396 21 2 3 0 n/a n/a 13 435
2008 439 13 1 2 1 n/a n/a 17 473
2009 415 14 0 3 0 n/a n/a 24 456
2010 385 15 0 5 3 n/a n/a 34 442
2011 356 16 1 6 1 0 41 0 421
2012 363 25 1 4 1 0 39 0 433
2013 367 25 1 5 3 1 32 0 434
2014 382 14 2 5 2 0 34 0 439
2015 371 12 1 4 0 0 28 0 416
2016 382 11 1 9 0 1 32 0 436
2017 354 13 1 6 0 1 32 0 407
2018 366 10 1 4 1 1 36 0 419
2019 356 10 2 6 1 0 36 0 411
2020 337 13 1 7 1 0 39 0 398
2021 300 13 1 12 0 0 45 0 371
2022 293 13 0 7 0 0 37 0 350
2023 301 11 0 10 0 0 36 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 33.0 15.8 0
1989 486 35.0 13.8 n/a
1990 510 36.5 13.9 n/a
1991 514 39.8 12.9 n/a
1992 535 38.5 13.8 14
1993 543 38.5 14.1 13.4
1994 600 41.9 14.3 16
1995 513 43.0 11.9 14.4
1996 513 43.0 11.9 14.4
1997 486 39.0 12.5 17.1
1998 427 29.0 14.7 17.6
1999 446 30.0 14.9 24.9
2000 411 26.0 15.8 20.9
2001 413 27.0 15.3 23
2002 415 29.0 14.3 22.5
2003 415 29.0 14.3 22.5
2004 391 25.0 15.6 26.1
2005 396 27.0 14.7 29.6
2006 390 27.0 14.4 32.9
2007 435 29.0 15.0 38.9
2008 473 27.0 17.5 n/a
2009 456 28.0 16.3 59
2010 442 30.1 14.6 69.9
2011 421 29.0 14.5 69.1
2012 433 26.0 16.6 66.3
2013 434 26.2 16.5 64.5
2014 439 26.2 16.7 64.9
2015 416 n/a n/a 63
2016 436 23.0 18.9 60.6
2017 407 24.2 16.7 64.4
2018 419 23.2 18.0 66.6
2019 411 22.7 18.1 65.9
2020 398 22.8 17.4 68.8
2021 371 22.8 16.2 n/a
2022 350 23.8 14.6 n/a
2023 358 23.9 14.9 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 33.0 15.8 0
1989 486 35.0 13.8 n/a
1990 510 36.5 13.9 n/a
1991 514 39.8 12.9 n/a
1992 535 38.5 13.8 14
1993 543 38.5 14.1 13.4
1994 600 41.9 14.3 16
1995 513 43.0 11.9 14.4
1996 513 43.0 11.9 14.4
1997 486 39.0 12.5 17.1
1998 427 29.0 14.7 17.6
1999 446 30.0 14.9 24.9
2000 411 26.0 15.8 20.9
2001 413 27.0 15.3 23
2002 415 29.0 14.3 22.5
2003 415 29.0 14.3 22.5
2004 391 25.0 15.6 26.1
2005 396 27.0 14.7 29.6
2006 390 27.0 14.4 32.9
2007 435 29.0 15.0 38.9
2008 473 27.0 17.5 n/a
2009 456 28.0 16.3 59
2010 442 30.1 14.6 69.9
2011 421 29.0 14.5 69.1
2012 433 26.0 16.6 66.3
2013 434 26.2 16.5 64.5
2014 439 26.2 16.7 64.9
2015 416 n/a n/a 63
2016 436 23.0 18.9 60.6
2017 407 24.2 16.7 64.4
2018 419 23.2 18.0 66.6
2019 411 22.7 18.1 65.9
2020 398 22.8 17.4 68.8
2021 371 22.8 16.2 n/a
2022 350 23.8 14.6 n/a
2023 358 23.9 14.9 59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,547
2022 $10,745
2023 $11,293

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 634th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 611th of 1048 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle School)56.151.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)55.352.8
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Middle School)52.756.6
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)51.256
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle School)54.530.7
 23.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)55.940.7
 15.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Middle School)60.658.4
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)63.159.6
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Wilson Middle School)50.951.7
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Newark City)65.456.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Middle School)45.544.7
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newark City)5841.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Middle School)54.646.6
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newark City)55.852.1
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Wilson Middle School)10084
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Newark City)59.752.3
 7.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411358
 12.9%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White356301
 15.4%
Two or More Races3636
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.9%59.8%
 6.2%


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Students who attend Wilson Middle School usually go on to attend Newark High School

Wilson Middle School ranks 599th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Wilson Middle School.

Students at Wilson Middle School are 84% White, 10% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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