Below Average
#1685 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Wilson Elementary School
Middle School · Wilson Elementary District (4261) · Phoenix, AZ
A middle school in Phoenix, AZ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2929 E FILLMORE ST, Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$61,369
Median home value
$323,600
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Wilson Elementary District (4261)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Elementary School is listed in Wilson Elementary District (4261); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Wilson Elementary District (4261), serving approximately 511 students in grades 4th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,685 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Elementary School
What grades does Wilson Elementary School serve?
Wilson Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 511 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 AZ?
Wilson Elementary School ranks #1,685 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Wilson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.4%
- Phone
- (602) 683-2400
- Area population (ZIP 85008)
- 60,499
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 85008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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