Top Rankings
Wilson Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,159 students in Wilson Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wilson Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,159 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wilson Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#247 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
75 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
585 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
14%
# Black Students
212 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
10%
14%
# White Students
1,101 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
51%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
151
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,848 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,613 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,848
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,613
$23,073
Best Wilson Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2660 Morgan Hill Rd
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6170
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6170
Grades: K-4
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
424 Warrior Ln
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6030
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Borough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S 21st St
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6220
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6220
Grades: K-4
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Area Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Firmstone St
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6110
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6110
Grades: 5-8
| 676 students
Rank: #55.
Avona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2317 Front Street
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6250
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6250
Grades: K-4
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilson Area School District?
Wilson Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,159 students.
What is the rank of Wilson Area School District?
Wilson Area School District is ranked #250 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson Area School District?
51% of Wilson Area School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilson Area School District?
Wilson Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilson Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,613 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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