Best middle schools in Erie (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Erie, Pennsylvania. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 166James S Wilson MSErie · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 547 students
- 263Westlake MSErie · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 477 students
- 359Wattsburg Area MSErie · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 429Strong Vincent MSErie · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 711 students
- 524Woodrow Wilson MSErie · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 769 students
- 612East MSErie · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 672 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James S Wilson MS Erie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.5 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 547 |
| 2 | Westlake MS Erie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 477 |
| 3 | Wattsburg Area MS Erie · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 58.6 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 4 | Strong Vincent MS Erie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 5 | Woodrow Wilson MS Erie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 6 | East MS Erie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.3 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 672 |
James S Wilson MS in Erie leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Erie with a Success Index (US) of 65.5. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Pennsylvania middle schools rankings, every school on the Erie page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Erie?
James S Wilson MS in Erie, Pennsylvania ranks first among middle schools in Erie with a Success Index (US) of 65.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 547).
How are middle schools in Erie ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.