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#2850 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 30% in state

Wilson Elementary

Elementary School · Dinuba Unified · Dinuba, CA

A Dinuba Unified elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1327 East El Monte Way, Dinuba, CA 93618

  • Math 42% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$16,098
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Wilson Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 45% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson Elementary 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,817/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dinuba), 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

$63,190

Median home value

$272,600

Median rent

$1,125/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

29.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93618; 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
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–60.9 mi548Compare →
Dinuba JR AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.2 mi21Compare →
Dinuba Junior AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.2 mi6Compare →
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2K–61.4 mi560Compare →

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.

Dinuba Unified

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$16,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilson Elementary is listed in Dinuba Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson Elementary

Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Dinuba, CA, part of Dinuba Unified, serving approximately 552 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,850 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Elementary

What grades does Wilson Elementary serve?

Wilson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Wilson Elementary?

Wilson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson Elementary rank in CA?

Wilson Elementary ranks #2,850 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Wilson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Wilson Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

80.4% of students at Wilson 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
552
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
Area population (ZIP 93618)
32,223
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
30
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 93618; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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