- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Appleton, WI
Wilson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550039000065
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Appleton · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, WI.
School address
District: Appleton Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550039000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Wilson Middle held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 550039000065 · Appleton, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 21.7:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: North High (1,635 students)
Wilson Middle held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High
North High
1,635 students
- East High
East High
1,238 students
- West High
West High
1,024 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
929 students
- Einstein Middl
Einstein Middle
851 students
- This school 587
Wilson Middle
587 students
What this shows Wilson Middle reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle compares
Wilson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Asian 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Wilson Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Appleton Area School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Einstein Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Appleton
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle
How many students attend Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Appleton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 21.7:1, which is 51% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Middle?
61.5% of students at Wilson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Appleton, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Middle rank among middle schools in Appleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Appleton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Appleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Appleton Area School District?
Besides Wilson Middle, Appleton Area School District also operates North High (1,635 students), East High (1,238 students), and West High (1,024 students). See the Appleton Area School District district page for the complete list.