Serving 296 students in grades 6-7, Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)31%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)43%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
67%
17%
White
9%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
91%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
296 students attend Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wilson Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilson Middle School offer ?
Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Wilson Middle School part of?
Wilson Middle School is part of Youngstown City School District.
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