- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sinking Spring, PA
Wilson Southern Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Southern Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422658006982
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Southern Ms earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Sinking Spring · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Southern Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Southern Ms ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Sinking Spring, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422658006982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Wilson Southern Ms held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 422658006982 · Sinking Spring, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 13.2:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Hs (2,133 students)
Wilson Southern Ms held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilson Southern Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Hs
Wilson Hs
2,133 students
- Wilson West Ms 780
Wilson West Ms
780 students
- This school 753
Wilson Southern Ms
753 students
- Spring Ridge E 575
Spring Ridge El Sch
575 students
- Whitfield El S 573
Whitfield El Sch
573 students
- Shiloh Hills E 572
Shiloh Hills El Sch
572 students
What this shows Wilson Southern Ms reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Southern Ms compares
Wilson Southern Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Wilson Southern Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson Sd reports $16,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Southern Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson West Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitfield El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shiloh Hills El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Southern Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle schools in Sinking Spring
1 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 (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Southern Ms
How many students attend Wilson Southern Ms?
Wilson Southern Ms has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sinking Spring, PA. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Southern Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Southern Ms is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower 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 Southern Ms?
38.2% of students at Wilson Southern Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Southern Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Southern Ms is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Sinking Spring, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Southern Ms?
Wilson Southern Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Southern Ms rank among public schools in Sinking Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Southern Ms ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Sinking Spring, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sinking Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson Sd?
Besides Wilson Southern Ms, Wilson Sd also operates Wilson Hs (2,133 students), Wilson West Ms (780 students), and Spring Ridge El Sch (575 students). See the Wilson Sd district page for the complete list.