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Wilson Southern MS

3100 Iroquois Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608Wilson SD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
767
Students
Total enrolled
$18,389
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
28% vs nat'l
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
13% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 767 students in grades 06–08 in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania.
28% above average funding
District spends $18,389 per pupil, 28% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Wilson Southern MS is a large middle in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, serving grades 06–08 with 767 students. The district invests $18,389 per student — 28% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wilson Southern MS

767
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
42%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution389 male · 378 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility42%
National avg 52% · 321 students
Student Composition
50%
31%
10%
Asian4%
White50%
Hispanic / Latino31%
Black10%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 422658006982

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,389Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,389
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,091
Student Support$3,494
Administration$2,207
Operations$2,758
Other$1,839
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,389 spent per student, an estimated $8,146 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
70%
State government
21.9%
Local (property tax)
70.0%
Federal programs
8.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,389/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyBerks County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (610)670-0180
NCES ID: 422658006982
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sinking Spring seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
3100 Iroquois Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.