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#597 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 44% in state

Wilson Elementary School

Elementary School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

8900 Park Crossing, Montgomery, AL 36117

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.7% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Wilson Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,237

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blount Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.1 mi331Compare →
Churchill AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0private1–121.9 mi95Compare →
Montessori School at HampsteadPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.2 mi11Compare →
Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–83.2 mi63Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#12 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilson Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson Elementary School

Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Elementary School

What grades does Wilson Elementary School serve?

Wilson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?

Wilson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson Elementary School rank in AL?

Wilson Elementary School ranks #597 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Wilson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Wilson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Wilson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Wilson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Elementary School?

42.2% of students at Wilson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
Area population (ZIP 36117)
52,608
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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