Wiseburn Unified School District

201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245-4637
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Wiseburn Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,544 students in Wiseburn Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wiseburn Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,544 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1

District Rank

Wiseburn Unified School District, which is ranked #271 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#270 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wiseburn Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wiseburn Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wiseburn Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
29%
(20-21)
<50%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wiseburn Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
198 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,338 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
56%
# Black Students
307 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
448 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
18%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
333
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
242
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
242
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
329
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
315
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
334
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
2
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
2
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,504 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wiseburn Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wiseburn Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,774
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wiseburn Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,504
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wiseburn Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wiseburn Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wiseburn Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5504 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #22.
Aviation Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5403 West 138th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2151
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Del Aire Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12110 Hindry Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2100
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Success Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13530 Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
5309 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5400
Grades: K-2
| 518 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wiseburn Unified School District?
Wiseburn Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,544 students.
What is the rank of Wiseburn Unified School District?
Wiseburn Unified School District is ranked #271 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wiseburn Unified School District?
53% of Wiseburn Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wiseburn Unified School District?
Wiseburn Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Wiseburn Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,504 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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