James S Wilson Middle School in Erie, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James S Wilson Middle School is a suburban public school in Erie, Pennsylvania that is part of Millcreek Township School District. It serves 547 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.7:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

547 Students

40 Teachers

901 W 54th St

Erie, PA 16509 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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James S Wilson Middle School Demographics

52%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

James S Wilson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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