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Wilson Elementary School vs. Monte Vista Independent Study

Should you attend Wilson Elementary School or Monte Vista Independent Study? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wilson Elementary School
801 Wilson St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Monte Vista Independent Study
1003 Presidio Sq.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Monte Vista Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 62 students in grades 7-12, Monte Vista Independent Study ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-6
7-12
Total Students
354 students
62 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monte Vista Independent Study over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monte Vista Independent Study.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monte Vista Independent Study over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista Independent Study with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6689 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2475 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monte Vista Independent Study, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monte Vista Independent Study who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monte Vista Independent Study who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Monte Vista Independent Study with the average graduation rate observed in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wilson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Monte Vista Independent Study by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
-
Grade 1 Students
43
-
Grade 2 Students
44
-
Grade 3 Students
48
-
Grade 4 Students
51
-
Grade 5 Students
47
-
Grade 6 Students
57
-
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 8 Students
-
9
Grade 9 Students
-
4
Grade 10 Students
-
7
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Monte Vista Independent Study, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monte Vista Independent Study, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monte Vista Independent Study, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monte Vista Independent Study, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monte Vista Independent Study, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monte Vista Independent Study, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monte Vista Independent Study, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monte Vista Independent Study, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monte Vista Independent Study, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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