Wilson Elementary School

201 Wilson Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354

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Tel: (209) 574-8452

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Wilson Elementary School serves 232 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

232 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.52, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3220 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

64%

56%

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Black

White

27%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

82%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Modesto City Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?

232 students attend Wilson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?

Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?

Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?

Wilson Elementary School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education