Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (14-15)
496 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)51%
54%
Black
(14-15)40%
6%
White
(14-15)9%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists?
496 students attend Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What grades does Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists offer ?
Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists part of?
Wisdom Academy For Young Scientists is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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