Top Rankings
Wiseburn Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,544 students in Wiseburn Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wiseburn Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,544 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wiseburn Unified School District, which is ranked #271 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
53%
56%
% Black
12%
5%
% White
18%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,504 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,774
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,504
$18,396
Best Wiseburn Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wiseburn Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #22.
Aviation Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5403 West 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Del Aire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12110 Hindry Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Success Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13530 Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
5309 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Grades: K-2
| 518 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wiseburn Unified School District?
Wiseburn Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,544 students.
What is the rank of Wiseburn Unified School District?
Wiseburn Unified School District is ranked #271 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wiseburn Unified School District?
53% of Wiseburn Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wiseburn Unified School District?
Wiseburn Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Wiseburn Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,504 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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