The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School serves grades six through eight in Moline, a mid-sized Mississippi River city in the Illinois Quad Cities with historic manufacturing roots and a revitalized downtown and riverfront. The school draws from a diverse student body that mirrors the broader region's demographics, with substantial populations of white, Hispanic, and Black students, along with a smaller Asian population.
The school's academic performance shows clear strength in English language arts and weakness in mathematics. In grade six, about half of students achieved proficiency in ELA, and in grades seven and eight the rates remained solid, hovering near or just below that mark. By contrast, math proficiency was substantially lower: roughly one-fifth in grades six and eight, and closer to one-quarter in grade seven. Science proficiency in grade eight fell between these two—around one-third achieved proficiency. Test participation was very strong across all subjects and grades, with rates above ninety-five percent, suggesting the school's assessment data is reliable. Compared to other school districts in Rock Island County, Woodrow Wilson's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, an encouraging position even as specific subject-level results point to areas needing attention.
The school's peer context is diverse. White students make up a plurality of enrollment, followed by Hispanic and Black students in nearly equal shares, with Asian students and students identifying as multiracial representing meaningful portions as well. This composition reflects Moline's own demographic character as a city with significant Hispanic heritage and continued in-migration tied to major employers like John Deere.
Moline itself is experiencing modest housing market activity. Home values have been relatively stable, growing at a measured pace, and rental costs remain accessible compared to state and national benchmarks. The city's population has been flat to slightly declining over recent years, though a series of downtown housing developments signed in late 2024 signal renewed building momentum. Families considering Woodrow Wilson may find Moline's housing market more affordable than surrounding regions, and the riverfront and downtown offer walkable civic amenities alongside more car-oriented shopping corridors.
The broader school district is undergoing material change. The district is consolidating two elementary schools—Lincoln-Irving and Willard—into a new Robert Ontiveros Elementary School that will open in August 2027 after a major expansion and renovation. This restructuring signals the district's effort to modernize its physical plant and, in the district's view, pool resources more efficiently. Families with younger siblings should anticipate boundary shifts and a new combined school environment when that consolidation takes effect.
Testing data for grades three through five are missing because those grades are not served at Woodrow Wilson. Information on free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner status was not available, leaving questions about the school's support needs and the share of students from lower-income households unaddressed. A parent may want to look into these details directly with the school to understand the full scope of student populations served and available supports.
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