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#1934 of 2,648 schools in NC
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
School · Wilson County Schools · Wilson, NC
A Wilson County Schools school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
723 Elvie Street, Wilson, NC 27893
- Math 14% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milton M Daniels Learning Center score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Milton M Daniels Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,011/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,180
Median home value
$153,000
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27893; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Academy of Virtual EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Eastern Nc School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Sallie B Howard SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,251 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wilson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #20 of 25
- District spending per student
- $12,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milton M Daniels Learning Center is listed in Wilson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Milton M Daniels Learning Center is a public school in Wilson, NC, part of Wilson County Schools, serving approximately 73 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,934 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milton M Daniels Learning Center
What grades does Milton M Daniels Learning Center serve?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton M Daniels Learning Center is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milton M Daniels Learning Center rank in NC?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center ranks #1,934 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Milton M Daniels Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton M Daniels Learning Center has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milton M Daniels Learning Center a charter school?
No, Milton M Daniels Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Milton M Daniels Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Milton M Daniels Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
95.9% of students at Milton M Daniels Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wilson County
- Phone
- (252) 399-7900
- Area population (ZIP 27893)
- 38,626
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27893; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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