Wiseburn Unified School District
School District · EL Segundo, California
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,545
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
How this district compares
California rank
#514 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,507
$2,140 vs California median
District size
2,545 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Wiseburn Unified ranks #514 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Wiseburn Unified's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Del Aire Elementary (6.5/10), Aviation Elementary (5.8/10), and Wiseburn Middle (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wiseburn Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wiseburn Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Del Aire Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Aviation Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Wiseburn Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wiseburn Unified
Wiseburn Unified is a EL Segundo, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,545 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.7:1. District-level spending was $15,507 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Wiseburn Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Del Aire Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Wiseburn Unified students show an average math proficiency of 50.7% and ELA proficiency of 62.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Wiseburn Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wiseburn Unified with test data.
Schools in Wiseburn Unified
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- EL Segundo
- Total Enrollment
- 2,545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 99
- District spending per student
- $15,507NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wiseburn Unified?
Wiseburn Unified has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wiseburn Unified?
The average composite rating for Wiseburn Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wiseburn Unified?
Wiseburn Unified's district-level spending was $15,507 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wiseburn Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wiseburn Unified is 25.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wiseburn Unified?
Del Aire Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wiseburn Unified with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Wiseburn Unified?
Across schools in Wiseburn Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wiseburn Unified compare to other districts in California?
Wiseburn Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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