Wilson Middle School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

395 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wilson Middle School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a public institution serving students in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Situated at 2301 J St SW, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. It focuses on the developmental needs of middle-level learners, emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Wilson Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help to build community and school spirit. As part of the broader Cedar Rapids school system, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide resources and programs that prepare students for the transition to high school, aiming to cultivate lifelong learners who are engaged, responsible, and ready for future academic success.

395

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	54
Black	107
Asian	7
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
178 (45.1 %)
Black
107 (27.1 %)
Hispanic
54 (13.7 %)
Two or More
42 (10.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-3387
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 136

Grade 7 130

Grade 8 129