Wilson MS

900 Waggoner's Gap Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013

www.carlisleschools.org

604 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilson Middle School, located at 900 Waggoner's Gap Rd in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Carlisle Area School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to promote academic rigor while encouraging personal growth, social responsibility, and the development of essential critical-thinking skills.

Beyond academics, Wilson Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that cater to diverse interests. The school leverages the resources of the broader Carlisle Area School District to ensure students have access to modern technology and specialized instructional support. By maintaining a focus on community and character development, Wilson Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities of secondary education and beyond.

604

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	61
Black	80
Asian	69
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
337 (55.8%)
Black
80 (13.2%)
Asian
69 (11.4%)
Hispanic
61 (10.1%)
Two or More
56 (9.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carlisle Area SD
Phone:	(717)240-6800
Website:	http://www.carlisleschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 212

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 207