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Elementary Schools in Wilmington, California

Near Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 45.2/100

Wilmington, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.2/100 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation at 94/100, where 61.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Wilmington schools average 17.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.1% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
67.8
26.2 – 94.0
Avg Exceeded %
17.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Wilmington schools compare

Wilmington's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.2 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.2 to 94.0, a 67.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation with a Scope Score of 94 and 61.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Wilmington averages 23.1%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Wilmington

1 High Ceiling10 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Wilmington ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
94Los Angeles61.1%88.4%8.0%0.5%
2Phineas Banning Senior High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
51Los Angeles13.8%37.9%34.3%0.1%
3Broad Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
48Los Angeles19.5%43.0%18.9%0.1%
4Gulf Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles16.0%38.7%17.2%0.1%
5Wilmington Middle Science, Technology, Engineering
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles13.4%35.7%23.6%0.2%
6Wilmington Park Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
41Los Angeles16.6%36.7%20.4%0.1%
7George De La Torre Jr. Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles11.5%28.1%18.8%0.4%
8Harry Bridges Span
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles16.7%42.5%20.1%0.3%
9Fries Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
40Los Angeles13.3%27.1%23.7%0.2%
10Hawaiian Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
34Los Angeles8.6%25.1%18.7%0.1%
11Dan M. Issacs Avalon High
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
26Los Angeles6.7%10.0%50.7%2.1%

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

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Wilmington good?
Wilmington's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.2/100, which is 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). 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 Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation with a Scope Score of 94/100 and 61.1% 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 45.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.5 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.2 to 94.0, a 67.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Wilmington?
Wilmington has 11 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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