Enrollment
1,383
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mt Juliet, TN
West Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470455001822
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Wilson Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Mt Juliet · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,383
- students enrolled
West Wilson Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Wilson Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Mt Juliet, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Wilson Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Wilson Middle School
West Wilson Middle School is a large middle school in Mt Juliet, Tennessee, enrolling 1,383 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 96% of Tennessee schools and 44% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,383 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students) and Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students) alongside West Wilson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Wilson Middle School compares
West Wilson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,383
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 9.5%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, West Wilson Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County, which includes West Wilson Middle School.
$9,390
Per student
-13%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutland Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Wilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Wilson Middle School
How many students attend West Wilson Middle School?
West Wilson Middle School has 1,383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mt Juliet, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wilson Middle School is 22:1, which is 44% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Wilson Middle School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Mt Juliet, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Wilson Middle School?
West Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Wilson Middle School rank among public schools in Mt Juliet?
By Resource Investment Index, West Wilson Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Mt Juliet, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Juliet on the city page.
Is West Wilson Middle School a good school?
West Wilson Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides West Wilson Middle School, Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students), Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), and Wilson Central High School (1,686 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.
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