- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sinking Spring, PA
Wilson West Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wilson West Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422658006981
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson West Ms earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Sinking Spring · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson West Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson West Ms ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Sinking Spring, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422658006981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wilson West Ms held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 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
+13 students YoY 422658006981 · Sinking Spring, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 13.7:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Hs (2,133 students)
Wilson West Ms held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilson West Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Hs
Wilson Hs
2,133 students
- This school 780
Wilson West Ms
780 students
- Wilson Souther 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 West Ms reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson West Ms compares
Wilson West 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Wilson West 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 West Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Southern Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Ridge El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shiloh Hills El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson West Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson West Ms
How many students attend Wilson West Ms?
Wilson West Ms has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sinking Spring, PA. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson West Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson West Ms is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson West Ms?
29.0% of students at Wilson West Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson West Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wilson West Ms is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Sinking Spring, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson West Ms?
Wilson West Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 West Ms rank among public schools in Sinking Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson West Ms ranks #4 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 West Ms, Wilson Sd also operates Wilson Hs (2,133 students), Wilson Southern Ms (753 students), and Spring Ridge El Sch (575 students). See the Wilson Sd district page for the complete list.