Wilson Elementary
3775 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952-8023
Summary
Wilson Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among comparable California schools.
51.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 46.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,710/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,767/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 235 |
| Low-Income Students | 47 (20.1%) |
| English Learners | 13 (5.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 15.7 points over the full period. Math fell 5.0 points from last year and fell 15.9 points over the full period.
•Math -15.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.5% to 64.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 46% to 46%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.9% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Wilson Elementary ranks No. 1,710 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,767 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Wilson Elementary compare with other schools in Petaluma?
Wilson Elementary is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 15 K–6 schools in Petaluma with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PetalumaHow does Wilson Elementary compare with other schools in Sonoma County?
Wilson Elementary is No. 18 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 50 K–6 schools in Sonoma County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sonoma CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ElementaryThis school | 46.2% | 51.9% |
| Corona Creek Elementary | 58.4% | 67.4% |
| Dunham Charter | 50.0% | 57.4% |
