Serving 1,121 students in grades 6-8, Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet 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 25% (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 18:1 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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet's student population of 1,121 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6218 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet's ranking?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is ranked #6218 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet often compared to?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Harry Bridges Span by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet?
1,121 students attend Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet offer ?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet part of?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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