- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newark, OH
Wilson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390444501389
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wilson Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390444501389 · Newark, OH Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.9:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Wilson Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- This school 389
Wilson Middle School
389 students
What this shows Wilson Middle School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle School compares
Wilson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Ohio - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Wilson Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Newark
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle School
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Middle School?
50.3% of students at Wilson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Middle School rank among middle schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides Wilson Middle School, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Liberty Middle School (456 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.