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Elementary Schools in Wilmington, California: Wilmington schools average near the state. The 12.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 46.0/100

Wilmington, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.0/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Scholarship Prep - South Bay at 52/100, where 13.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Wilmington schools average 14.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.6% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.6
39.7 – 52.3
Avg Exceeded %
14.4%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary8Developing
46.0/100
14.4%+1.2
High3Solid
51.6/100
27.2%+7.9
Middle1Developing
45.8/100
13.4%+3.1

How Wilmington schools compare

Wilmington has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.0/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Scholarship Prep - South Bay with a Scope Score of 52 and 13.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Wilmington averages 17.6% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Wilmington

1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Wilmington

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
61.1%Strong
85/100
2Scholarship Prep - South Bay
Los Angeles Unified Culture First
13.0%Solid
52/100
3Broad Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
19.5%Solid
52/100
4Fries Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
47/100
5George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
47/100
6Phineas Banning Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
46/100
7Wilmington Middle Science, Technology, Engineering
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Developing
46/100
8Gulf Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.0%Developing
45/100
9Wilmington Park Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
44/100
10Harry Bridges Span
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
42/100
11Hawaiian Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
40/100
12Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
6.7%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Wilmington

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 148 students
14:1Private
Harbor Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 63 students
9:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Wilmington

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Wilmington good?
Wilmington's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.0/100, which is within 1.2 points of the state average. 14.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Wilmington?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Wilmington is Scholarship Prep - South Bay with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 13.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Wilmington schools compare to the state average?
Wilmington elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.0/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 14.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Wilmington?
Wilmington has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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