Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet
Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet serves 1,496 students in grades 6-8.
Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet places 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 20%)
School Overview
Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet's student population of 1,496 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,496 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6932 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilmington Middle Science Technical Engineering Arts Math (STEAM) Magnet is Avalon High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Harry Bridges Span (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Broad Avenue Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Avalon High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 83 students10
0.7 miles
1425 N. Avalon Blvd.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 549-2112 0.7 9-12 83 - Wilmington Broad Avenue Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 641 students10
0.7 miles
24815 Brd. Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3118 0.7 K-5 641 - Wilmington Gulf Avenue Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 851 students10
0.7 miles
828 W. L St.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 835-3157 0.7 K-5 851 - Wilmington Fries Avenue Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 524 students10
0.8 miles
1301 Fries Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-6431 0.8 K-5 524 - Wilmington Phineas Banning Senior High School Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,441 students10
0.8 miles
1527 Lakme Ave.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 847-3700 0.8 9-12 2,441
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