Summary:
The 16509 zip code in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania is home to a single standout middle school, James S Wilson Middle School. This school consistently ranks among the top 20% of middle schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years. The school's Millcreek Township School District is also highly regarded, ranking 97 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania.
Academically, James S Wilson Middle School outperforms the state average in both Math and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 44% of students were proficient or better in Math, and 58.9% were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5% respectively. The school's 8th grade Math and ELA proficiency rates were also higher than the state, at 39.2% and 52% respectively.
Despite having a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 52.43%, indicating a sizable economically disadvantaged student population, James S Wilson Middle School is still able to achieve these strong academic results. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes and more personalized attention for students. Additionally, the district's higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,438 likely contributes to the school's ability to provide the resources and support needed for its diverse student body to succeed.
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