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#7138 of 9,539 schools in CA
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Elementary School · Newhall · Newhall, CA
A Newhall elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24240 La Glorita Cir., Newhall, CA 91321
- Math 47% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wiley Canyon Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wiley Canyon Elementary 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,281
Median home value
$654,300
Median rent
$2,135/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Peachland Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
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.
Newhall
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wiley Canyon Elementary is listed in Newhall; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wiley Canyon Elementary
Wiley Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Newhall, CA, part of Newhall, serving approximately 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,138 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wiley Canyon Elementary
What grades does Wiley Canyon Elementary serve?
Wiley Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wiley Canyon Elementary?
Wiley Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiley Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiley Canyon Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wiley Canyon Elementary rank in CA?
Wiley Canyon Elementary ranks #7,138 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wiley Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wiley Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wiley Canyon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wiley Canyon Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wiley Canyon Elementary a charter school?
No, Wiley Canyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wiley Canyon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wiley Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wiley Canyon Elementary?
74.0% of students at Wiley Canyon Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (661) 291-4030
- Area population (ZIP 91321)
- 32,668
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 · 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 91321; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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