Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District in Inglewood, California. This standout school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and a diverse student population.

Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle has significantly higher test scores than the state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 69.84% of 6th graders, 80% of 7th graders, and 81.25% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.16%, 47.44%, and 45.66%, respectively. The school's Mathematics proficiency rates were also well above the state, with 49.21% of 6th graders, 44.62% of 7th graders, and 64.06% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 33.19%, 33.16%, and 29.94%.

In addition to its academic excellence, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.0% and its consistent high performance, ranking 314 out of 2,788 middle schools in California and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school serves a diverse student population, with 86.15% African American, 10.26% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and students of two or more races, while also supporting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 44.1% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.