Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Wilson Elementary School 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 462 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Rankings
Wilson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.04, 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 | #7155 out of 9659 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newport-Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilson Elementary School is Estancia High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Costa Mesa High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Everett A. Rea Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Costa Mesa Estancia High School Math: 22% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,269 student10
0.3 miles
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6500 0.3 9-12 1,269 - Costa Mesa Everett A. Rea Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 451 students10
0.5 miles
661 Hamilton St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6905 0.5 K-6 451 - Costa Mesa Pomona Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 491 students10
0.5 miles
2051 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6980 0.5 K-6 491 - Costa Mesa Victoria Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 363 students10
0.5 miles
1025 Victoria St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 515-6985 0.5 K-6 363 - Costa Mesa Adams Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 439 students10
1.2 miles
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7935 1.2 K-6 439
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