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Wilson West MS

Middle School · Wilson Sd · West Lawn, PA

A Wilson Sd middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2601 Grandview Boulevard, West Lawn, PA 19609

  • Math 46% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$16,780
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Wilson West MS score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson West 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilson Southern MSEnrollment path unverified4.36–82.4 mi736Compare →
Conrad Weiser MSEnrollment path unverified5.45–84.1 mi731Compare →
Governor Mifflin MSEnrollment path unverified3.47–85.0 mi596Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wilson Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 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 West MS is listed in Wilson SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson West MS

Wilson West MS is a public middle school in West Lawn, PA, part of Wilson Sd, serving approximately 752 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,993 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson West MS

What grades does Wilson West MS serve?

Wilson West MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wilson West MS?

Wilson West MS has an enrollment of approximately 752 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson West MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson West MS is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson West MS rank in PA?

Wilson West MS ranks #1,993 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wilson West MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson West MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 West MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson West MS has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilson West MS a charter school?

No, Wilson West MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilson West MS a Title I school?

No, Wilson West MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson West MS?

34.4% of students at Wilson West 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
752
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
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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