Wilsona Elementary

The Wilsona Elementary District in California serves students from two schools: Vista San Gabriel Elementary and Challenger Middle. Both schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates and student-teacher ratios.

Vista San Gabriel Elementary and Challenger Middle have consistently low test scores, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 28.81% and 8th grade ELA proficiency at 18.71%, respectively, compared to state averages of 42.8% and 45.95%. The mathematics proficiency rates are even lower, with 4th grade at 13.42% and 8th grade at 6.52%, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 31.57%. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates, with Vista San Gabriel Elementary at 39.3% and Challenger Middle at 32.3%, significantly higher than the state average.

The schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged communities, with over 90% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This, combined with the high student-teacher ratios, suggests that the schools face significant challenges in providing quality education and addressing the needs of their student populations. Targeted interventions and support at both the school and district levels will be necessary to improve student outcomes in the Wilsona Elementary District.