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#4899 of 9,539 schools in CA
Wilmington Park Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Wilmington, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1140 Mahar Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744
- Math 41% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilmington Park Elementary score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilmington Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$61,440
Median home value
$596,100
Median rent
$1,426/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
35.8%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bridges SpanEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 1,203 | Compare → |
| Fries Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| George De La Torre Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Broad Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 486 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #514 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilmington Park Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilmington Park Elementary
Wilmington Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,899 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilmington Park Elementary
What grades does Wilmington Park Elementary serve?
Wilmington Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wilmington Park Elementary?
Wilmington Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Park Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilmington Park Elementary rank in CA?
Wilmington Park Elementary ranks #4,899 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Wilmington Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilmington Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Wilmington Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilmington Park Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wilmington Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Wilmington Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilmington Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wilmington Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilmington Park Elementary?
95.0% of students at Wilmington Park 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (310) 518-7460
- Area population (ZIP 90744)
- 53,678
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 90744; 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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