Wilson Primary School
Tel:
(602) 681-2200
Wilson Primary School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wilson Primary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wilson Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Wilson Primary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 465 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilson Primary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wilson Primary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1373 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 45% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilson Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilson Primary School is Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wilson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory Grades: 9-12 | 68 students
0.1 miles
3005 E. Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-1100 0.1 9-12 68 - Phoenix Wilson Elementary School Grades: 4-8 | 610 students
0.1 miles
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 681-2200 0.1 4-8 610 - Maricopa Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1,087 student
0.6 miles
1274 E. Oneil Dr
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(480) 374-5390 0.6 K-8 1,087 - Phoenix Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
0.6 miles
2500 E. Van Buren St., G 1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 220-6124 0.6 PK-12 n/a - Phoenix Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 83 students
0.8 miles
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271 0.8 K-8 83
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