Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wilson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wilson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.08, 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 (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3535 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mcallen Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilson Elementary School is Lamar Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Horizon Montessori (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mcallen Lamar Academy Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 124 students10
0.2 miles
1009 N 10th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 632-3222 0.2 9-12 124 - Mcallen Horizon Montessori Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 590 students10
0.4 miles
221 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 668-1400 0.4 PK-8 590 - Mcallen Midvalley Academy-mcallen Charter High School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 124 students10
0.5 miles
200 N 17th St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-2308 0.5 9-12 124 - Mcallen Navarro Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 304 students10
0.6 miles
2100 Hackberry Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4455 0.6 PK-5 304 - Mcallen Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 370 students
0.7 miles
2000 N 23rd St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 618-6000 0.7 PK 370
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