Top Rankings
Wilson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,352 students in Wilson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Wilson School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
8 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
6,352 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
471 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wilson 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
24 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
291 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,681 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
14%
# Black Students
450 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
3,620 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
284 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
393
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
472
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
429
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
513
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
499
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
481
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
482
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
497
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
527
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
533
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
516
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
492
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
518
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,891 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,264 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,891
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,264
$23,073
Best Wilson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Grandview Boulevard
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 9-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #22.
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave.
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Shiloh Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Sage Drive
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Broadcasting Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Whitfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Van Reed Rd
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Green Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 Green Valley Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Wilson West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Faust Road
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #88.
Wilson Southern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Iroquois Ave
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Reading, PA 19609
(610) 670-0180
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilson School District?
Wilson School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,352 students.
What is the rank of Wilson School District?
Wilson School District is ranked #325 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson School District?
57% of Wilson School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilson School District?
Wilson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Wilson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,264 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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