James S Wilson Middle School

Summary:

James S Wilson Middle School is a public middle school in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving around 550 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Millcreek Township School District, which is ranked 103 out of 606 districts in the state, James S Wilson Middle School consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests.

The school's academic performance is particularly strong, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in math (42.1% vs. 39.3%), science (72.7% vs. 65.6%), and English language arts (60.9% vs. 53.8%). This consistent high performance has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools. The school also stands out for its strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as English language learners, low-income students, and students with disabilities, often ranking among the top middle schools in the state for these populations.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as James W Parker Middle School, Fairview Middle School, and Fort LeBoeuf Middle School, James S Wilson Middle School generally outperforms its peers, particularly in science and English language arts. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse, with a higher percentage of Asian and multi-racial students compared to the surrounding area, which may contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 901 W 54 St
       Erie, PA  16509-2505


(814) 835-5500

District: Millcreek Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,401 Help


Students who attend James S Wilson Middle School usually attend:

High:    McDowell High School

Feeder schools for James S Wilson Middle School:

Elementary:    Belle Valley Elementary School
    Chestnut Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
Two or more races:
8.0%
Asian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.7% Help


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Compare Details James S Wilson Middle School ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Millcreek Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.87. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details James S Wilson Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Millcreek Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), two or more races (8%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James S Wilson Middle School is 14.5, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Millcreek Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James S Wilson Middle School is $15,401, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Millcreek Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James S Wilson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks James S Wilson Middle School 200th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See James S Wilson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Millcreek Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Millcreek Township School District 103rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James S Wilson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at James S Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.94 183rd 643 71.5%
2004 72.23 198th 663 70.1%
2005 78.56 150th 687 78.2%
2006 79.35 113th 736 84.6%
2007 76.45 144th 749 80.8%
2008 69.27 235th 753 68.8%
2009 68.14 248th 770 67.8%
2010 66.97 288th 805 64.2%
2011 69.17 274th 825 66.8%
2012 68.49 303rd 834 63.7%
2013 69.38 249th 758 67.2%
2014 73.02 188th 728 74.2%
2015 80.69 127th 835 84.8%
2016 76.61 181st 870 79.2%
2017 79.75 146th 877 83.4%
2018 75.67 195th 861 77.4%
2019 78.09 169th 891 81.0%
2021 72.93 175th 797 78.0%
2022 79.73 145th 883 83.6%
2023 74.87 200th 893 77.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James S Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.55 108th 187 42.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James S Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.30 18th 143 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James S Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.94 137th 874 84.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James S Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.20 132nd 660 80.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at James S Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.95 126th 144 12.5%
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Rank History for White students at James S Wilson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.20 184th 681 73.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for James S 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 588 8 8 0 8 n/a n/a -7 605
1989 634 7 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 655
1990 659 9 7 9 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1991 723 13 21 6 7 n/a n/a 0 770
1992 812 13 18 9 5 n/a n/a 0 857
1993 833 5 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1994 580 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1995 579 9 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 579 9 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 566 7 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 557 12 16 2 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1999 542 9 12 1 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2000 532 3 6 4 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 530 6 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 549 11 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 549 11 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 545 13 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 516 12 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 528 19 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 485 22 14 8 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 475 23 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2009 527 19 18 13 1 n/a n/a 0 578
2010 508 22 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2011 553 26 7 12 0 0 0 0 598
2012 568 26 9 11 2 0 4 0 620
2013 555 33 14 22 3 0 11 0 638
2014 501 27 14 23 1 0 12 0 578
2015 489 21 21 23 1 0 14 0 569
2016 463 17 21 15 1 0 9 0 526
2017 467 14 21 21 0 0 19 0 542
2018 458 17 11 23 0 1 24 0 534
2019 446 24 20 25 2 0 41 0 558
2020 455 24 20 24 2 0 51 0 576
2021 440 19 34 22 1 0 47 0 563
2022 442 19 34 21 0 0 37 0 553
2023 432 15 35 23 0 1 44 0 550

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 James S Wilson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 50.0 12.1 n/a
1989 655 50.0 13.1 n/a
1990 687 49.6 13.8 0
1991 770 50.0 15.4 n/a
1992 857 53.9 15.8 n/a
1993 856 45.0 19.0 n/a
1994 591 36.0 16.4 n/a
1995 601 32.0 18.8 n/a
1996 601 32.0 18.8 n/a
1997 591 34.0 17.4 n/a
1998 589 34.0 17.3 n/a
1999 566 38.0 14.9 n/a
2000 547 39.0 14.0 15.9
2001 546 41.0 13.3 18.9
2002 572 41.1 13.9 17
2003 572 41.1 13.9 17
2004 571 39.3 14.5 17.3
2005 536 38.4 14.0 18.1
2006 562 37.6 14.9 26.2
2007 530 34.5 15.4 16.8
2008 521 24.9 20.9 23.2
2009 578 26.4 21.8 30.6
2010 548 27.6 19.8 35.2
2011 598 38.8 15.4 28.1
2012 620 40.4 15.3 35.3
2013 638 41.7 15.2 37.8
2014 578 40.5 14.2 37.5
2015 569 39.0 14.5 39.2
2016 526 39.0 13.4 41.8
2017 542 39.2 13.8 41.7
2018 534 40.2 13.2 45.3
2019 558 38.7 14.4 46.2
2020 576 39.7 14.5 45.8
2021 563 39.2 14.3 44.2
2022 553 39.9 13.8 44.1
2023 550 37.7 14.5 50.7

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 James S Wilson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 605 50.0 12.1 n/a
1989 655 50.0 13.1 n/a
1990 687 49.6 13.8 0
1991 770 50.0 15.4 n/a
1992 857 53.9 15.8 n/a
1993 856 45.0 19.0 n/a
1994 591 36.0 16.4 n/a
1995 601 32.0 18.8 n/a
1996 601 32.0 18.8 n/a
1997 591 34.0 17.4 n/a
1998 589 34.0 17.3 n/a
1999 566 38.0 14.9 n/a
2000 547 39.0 14.0 15.9
2001 546 41.0 13.3 18.9
2002 572 41.1 13.9 17
2003 572 41.1 13.9 17
2004 571 39.3 14.5 17.3
2005 536 38.4 14.0 18.1
2006 562 37.6 14.9 26.2
2007 530 34.5 15.4 16.8
2008 521 24.9 20.9 23.2
2009 578 26.4 21.8 30.6
2010 548 27.6 19.8 35.2
2011 598 38.8 15.4 28.1
2012 620 40.4 15.3 35.3
2013 638 41.7 15.2 37.8
2014 578 40.5 14.2 37.5
2015 569 39.0 14.5 39.2
2016 526 39.0 13.4 41.8
2017 542 39.2 13.8 41.7
2018 534 40.2 13.2 45.3
2019 558 38.7 14.4 46.2
2020 576 39.7 14.5 45.8
2021 563 39.2 14.3 44.2
2022 553 39.9 13.8 44.1
2023 550 37.7 14.5 50.7

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 James S Wilson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $190 (1.4%) $12,938 (98.6%) $13,127
2020 $260 (2.0%) $12,914 (98.0%) $13,174
2021 $483 (3.4%) $13,766 (96.6%) $14,249
2022 $986 (6.4%) $14,415 (93.6%) $15,401

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James S Wilson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 200th of 893 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (James S Wilson Middle School)41.434.9
 6.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (James S Wilson Middle School)73.660.9
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (James S Wilson Middle School)53.647.1
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (James S Wilson Middle School)73.563.5
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (James S Wilson Middle School)46.244.2
 2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (James S Wilson Middle School)68.472.7
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (James S Wilson Middle School)71.958.6
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (James S Wilson Middle School)47.242.1
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (James S Wilson Middle School)68.472.7
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (James S Wilson Middle School)7360.9
 12.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558550
 1.4%
African American2415
 37.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2035
 75%
Hispanic2523
 8%
Pacific Islander01
White446432
 3.1%
Two or More Races4144
 7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.2%50.7%
 4.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended James S Wilson Middle School.

James S Wilson Middle School ranks 200th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend James S Wilson Middle School usually go on to attend McDowell High School

Students at James S Wilson Middle School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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