James S Wilson MS vs Jefferson El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James S Wilson MS
Erie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
547 students
Jefferson El Sch
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | James S Wilson MS Erie, Pennsylvania | Jefferson El Sch Erie, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 521 | #1321 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4281 of 15,369 | #38937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 547 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James S Wilson MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 29.4).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on math proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •James S Wilson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 98%).
- •Jefferson El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •James S Wilson MS is the larger school with 547 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James S Wilson MS better than Jefferson El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), James S Wilson MS ranks higher (65.5 vs 29.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James S Wilson MS and Jefferson El Sch?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S Wilson MS: 547. Jefferson El Sch: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S Wilson MS and Jefferson El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
James S Wilson MS is 207th of 521 and Jefferson El Sch is 1321st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).