Wiseburn Unified School District

201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245-4637
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Wiseburn Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,477 students in Wiseburn Unified School District.
Public Schools in Wiseburn Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.66, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,477 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
60%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wiseburn Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
75%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wiseburn Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
<50%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Wiseburn Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
180 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,321 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
56%
# Black Students
314 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
413 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
231 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
299
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
240
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
231
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
243
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
322
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
323
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
4
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,309 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,896 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Wiseburn Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Wiseburn Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,309
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Wiseburn Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,896
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Wiseburn Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wiseburn Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #22.
138th Street
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5403 W. 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Juan De Anza Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12110 Hindry Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Success Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13530 Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
5309 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Grades: K-2
| 469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wiseburn Unified School District?
Wiseburn Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,477 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Wiseburn Unified School District?
53% of Wiseburn Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 $14,896 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50%
  • : 60%
  • : 75%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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