D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Wilson Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2301 J ST SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 60% · Math 46% proficient · 13th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
397
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 23rd percentile, math 3rd percentile among Iowa middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency60% (−9 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (−23 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading -7 pts, math -24 pts10th percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading -2 pts, math -21 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%70%reading +19 pts, math +17 pts80th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%30%reading +10 pts, math -29 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income57%37%reading +5 pts, math -18 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2301 J ST SW
City Cedar Rapids
ZIP Code 52404
District 1906540
NCES School ID 190654000267
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52404

Understanding the community around Wilson Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,783
Per Capita Income $32,289
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $155,700
Median Rent $858
Owner-Occupied 67.6%
Renter-Occupied 32.4%
View full data for ZIP 52404 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wilson Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.3%
Black 33.3%
Hispanic/Latino 15.6%
Two or More Races 8.3%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 397
Teachers (FTE) 27.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wilson Middle School?
Wilson Middle School has 397 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Wilson Middle School serve?
Wilson Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wilson Middle School receive per student?
Wilson Middle School receives $17,848 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wilson Middle School in 52404 ▼
Avg Home Value
$204,287
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,460
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
32.4%

Other Schools in 52404

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026