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600 South Wilson, El Centro, CA 92243-2799
Summary
Wilson Jr. High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 27.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 27.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 636/1,204 (47th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 663/1,204 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 605 |
| Low-Income Students | 458 (75.7%) |
| English Learners | 181 (29.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.7% to 45.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 636 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
10.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.5% to 32.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 663 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.0-point math income gap is about the same as the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 26.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Jr. High compare within the district?
Wilson Jr. High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in El Centro Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Wilson Jr. High rank in California?
Wilson Jr. High ranks No. 636 of 1,204 in reading and No. 663 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Wilson Jr. High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.9% meet the reading standard and 24.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Wilson Jr. High compare with other schools in El Centro?
Wilson Jr. High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in El Centro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CentroHow does Wilson Jr. High compare with other schools in Imperial County?
Wilson Jr. High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Imperial CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Jr. HighThis school | 27.8% | 42.5% |
| Kennedy Middle | 26.7% | 40.4% |
