How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James S Wilson MS | McDowell HS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Erie, PA | Erie, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 547 | 2,133 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.5% | 38.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | James S Wilson MS | McDowell HS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,509 | $21,509 |
| District | Millcreek Township SD | Millcreek Township SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James S Wilson MS | McDowell HS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.1% | 78.5% |
| African American | 5.1% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 14.3% | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James S Wilson MS | McDowell HS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 547:1 | 426.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.2% | 29.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 230 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.