Below Average
#2423 of 2,846 schools in PA
Wilson Southern MS
Middle School · Wilson Sd · West Lawn, PA
A Wilson Sd middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2601 Grandview Blvd, West Lawn, PA 19609
- Math 32% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Southern MS score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilson Southern 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,748
Median home value
$222,000
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19609; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson West MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Governor Mifflin MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 5–6 | 3.2 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Reading Sda JR AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–10 | 3.2 mi | 61 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilson Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Southern MS is listed in Wilson SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Southern MS
Wilson Southern MS is a public middle school in West Lawn, PA, part of Wilson Sd, serving approximately 736 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,423 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Southern MS
What grades does Wilson Southern MS serve?
Wilson Southern MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilson Southern MS?
Wilson Southern MS has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Southern MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Southern MS is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Southern MS rank in PA?
Wilson Southern MS ranks #2,423 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wilson Southern MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Southern MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Wilson Southern MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Southern MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wilson Southern MS a charter school?
No, Wilson Southern MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Southern MS a Title I school?
No, Wilson Southern MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Southern MS?
47.0% of students at Wilson Southern 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
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (610) 670-0180
- Area population (ZIP 19609)
- 10,003
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 19609; 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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