Very Good
#2654 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
Middle School · Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District · Inglewood, CA
A charter middle school in Inglewood, CA where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
830 North La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302
- Math 53% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 40.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inglewood), 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
$72,461
Median home value
$731,300
Median rent
$1,784/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
29.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crozier (george W.) MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Grace Hopper Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 80 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is listed in Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is a public middle school in Inglewood, CA, part of Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District, serving approximately 201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 40.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,654 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
What grades does Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle serve?
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is 40.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle rank in CA?
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle ranks #2,654 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle a charter school?
Yes, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle a Title I school?
No, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
68.2% of students at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (310) 671-5578
- Area population (ZIP 90302)
- 28,871
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 90302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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