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#1719 of 2,846 schools in PA
James S Wilson MS
Middle School · Millcreek Township Sd · Erie, PA
A Millcreek Township Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
901 W 54 ST, Erie, PA 16509
- Math 43% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James S Wilson MS score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James S Wilson MS 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$68,880
Median home value
$207,500
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Erie First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Community Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 739 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Millcreek Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
James S Wilson MS is listed in Millcreek Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James S Wilson MS
James S Wilson MS is a public middle school in Erie, PA, part of Millcreek Township Sd, serving approximately 536 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,719 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James S Wilson MS
What grades does James S Wilson MS serve?
James S Wilson MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James S Wilson MS?
James S Wilson MS has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S Wilson MS?
The student-teacher ratio at James S Wilson MS is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James S Wilson MS rank in PA?
James S Wilson MS ranks #1,719 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is James S Wilson MS's MySchoolScout rating?
James S Wilson MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 James S Wilson MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James S Wilson MS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James S Wilson MS a charter school?
No, James S Wilson MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James S Wilson MS a Title I school?
No, James S Wilson MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James S Wilson MS?
52.4% of students at James S Wilson MS 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (814) 835-5500
- Area population (ZIP 16509)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 16509; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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