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#8490 of 9,539 schools in CA

Wilson Elementary

Elementary School · Sanger Unified · Sanger, CA

A Sanger Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

610 Faller St., Sanger, CA 93657

  • Math 14% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.4:1
District spending per student$15,780
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at Wilson Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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

93.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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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 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,585/100K

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

$77,655

Median home value

$382,700

Median rent

$1,123/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–60.6 mi508Compare →
Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.6K–60.8 mi386Compare →
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–61.0 mi482Compare →
Sanger Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–81.2 mi619Compare →

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.

Sanger Unified

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#18 of 19
District spending per student
$15,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Wilson Elementary

Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Sanger, CA, part of Sanger Unified, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,490 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% 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 457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 25.4:1. 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 #8,490 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Wilson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% 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?

93.7% 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
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
Area population (ZIP 93657)
36,536
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
33.5
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 93657; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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