Wilson Elementary School
Tel:
(949)515-6995
- Wilson Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Wilson Elementary School 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
- Wilson Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.00, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5670 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newport-Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Costa Mesa Estancia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1300 students
0.3 miles
2323 Placentia Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949)515-6500 0.3 9-12 1300 - Costa Mesa Everett A. Rea Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 451 students
0.5 miles
661 Hamilton St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949)515-6905 0.5 K-6 451 - Costa Mesa Pomona Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 496 students
0.5 miles
2051 Pomona Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949)515-6980 0.5 K-6 496 - Costa Mesa Victoria Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 359 students
0.5 miles
1025 Victoria St.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949)515-6985 0.5 K-6 359 - Costa Mesa Adams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 443 students
1.2 miles
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)424-7935 1.2 K-6 443
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