Wilson Elementary

Summary:

Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in McAllen, Texas, serving 382 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the McAllen Independent School District, which is ranked 323 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Wilson Elementary faces several challenges, including a student population that is 93.19% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average of 52.4%. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, lags behind the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 41.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 58.1% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Additionally, 87.96% of Wilson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite higher spending per student ($11,592) compared to the district ($10,040) and state averages, the school's performance has steadily declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1676 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 3505 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools, Wilson Elementary generally underperforms. For instance, Milam Elementary, located just 1.83 miles away, ranked 429 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024 and had significantly higher STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. However, Wilson Elementary's gifted and talented students perform relatively well, ranking 618 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 Hackberry St
       McAllen, TX  78501-5743


(956) 971-4525

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3505th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,592 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Travis Middle
High:    McAllen High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.2%
White:
5.8%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary ranks worse than 75% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 18 ranked elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.2%), White (5.8%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 13.4, which is the 4th best among 18 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary is $11,592. 9 elementary schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wilson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

McAllen Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McAllen Independent School District (Isd) 323rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.95 1917th 3465 44.7%
2005 56.97 1679th 3475 51.7%
2006 65.53 1248th 3476 64.1%
2007 60.32 1651st 3724 55.7%
2008 38.81 2729th 3768 27.6%
2009 55.31 1964th 3884 49.4%
2010 57.20 1943rd 3937 50.6%
2011 50.90 2352nd 4095 42.6%
2012 44.32 2635th 4206 37.4%
2013 46.01 2533rd 4221 40.0%
2014 45.23 2634th 4260 38.2%
2015 38.12 2948th 4320 31.8%
2016 42.31 2699th 4286 37.0%
2017 55.74 1676th 4329 61.3%
2018 35.70 2819th 4359 35.3%
2019 30.88 3280th 4479 26.8%
2021 31.91 3048th 4578 33.4%
2022 38.35 2831st 4581 38.2%
2023 44.56 2502nd 4647 46.2%
2024 28.80 3505th 4675 25.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.01 1652nd 3226 48.8%
2019 51.36 1494th 3333 55.2%
2021 41.00 2002nd 3446 41.9%
2022 30.57 2734th 3487 21.6%
2023 42.14 2115th 3556 40.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.96 3492nd 3558 1.9%
2019 28.06 2968th 3684 19.4%
2021 22.16 3362nd 3799 11.5%
2022 42.58 2096th 3952 47.0%
2023 35.23 2694th 4086 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.99 2487th 4264 41.7%
2019 44.28 2474th 4309 42.6%
2021 41.71 2624th 4451 41.0%
2022 45.86 2437th 4477 45.6%
2023 53.46 1943rd 4521 57.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.02 2619th 4306 39.2%
2019 33.58 3084th 4348 29.1%
2021 49.78 2036th 4499 54.7%
2022 37.48 2929th 4561 35.8%
2023 52.47 2005th 4588 56.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.19 1735th 3106 44.1%
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
2022 68.82 858th 2958 71.0%
2023 72.22 618th 2980 79.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 1650th 4240 61.1%
2019 62.24 1202nd 4295 72.0%
2021 35.20 2955th 4331 31.8%
2022 40.09 2809th 4461 37.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.54 2950th 4319 31.7%
2019 32.83 3146th 4357 27.8%
2021 24.48 3557th 4498 20.9%
2022 39.68 2760th 4563 39.5%
2023 37.42 2928th 4585 36.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 2387th 4168 42.7%
2019 36.92 2839th 4188 32.2%
2021 40.75 2535th 4329 41.4%
2022 42.16 2618th 4376 40.2%
2023 49.19 2101st 4401 52.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wilson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 20 2 0 522 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 22 0 0 549 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 26 0 0 525 0 n/a n/a -45 506
1992 12 0 0 512 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 15 0 1 472 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1994 12 0 1 456 2 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 13 0 0 452 2 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 13 0 0 452 2 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 12 0 1 460 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1998 9 1 1 498 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 8 1 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2000 5 1 0 483 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 10 0 0 466 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 6 0 1 468 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 6 0 1 468 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 9 2 1 458 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 12 2 2 460 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 14 1 0 471 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 13 0 0 469 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 12 0 0 487 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 9 0 0 494 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 7 0 0 457 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 6 0 1 410 0 0 0 0 417
2012 35 0 0 547 0 0 0 0 582
2013 29 3 0 510 0 0 0 0 542
2014 28 3 0 521 0 0 1 0 553
2015 39 3 0 471 0 0 1 0 514
2016 23 3 0 479 0 0 1 0 506
2017 18 2 1 458 0 0 1 0 480
2018 15 2 0 460 0 0 1 0 478
2019 14 1 2 497 0 0 2 0 516
2020 18 0 2 478 0 0 1 0 499
2021 20 0 2 425 0 0 0 0 447
2022 22 0 2 372 0 0 1 0 397
2023 22 1 2 356 0 0 1 0 382

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 544 n/a n/a n/a
1990 571 32.0 17.8 n/a
1991 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
1992 524 32.5 16.1 73.1
1993 488 32.0 15.3 85.7
1994 471 31.8 14.8 75.6
1995 467 27.6 16.9 71.7
1996 467 27.6 16.9 71.7
1997 474 29.8 15.9 76.2
1998 510 29.8 17.1 79
1999 503 28.0 18.0 88.9
2000 489 33.3 14.7 83.6
2001 476 32.5 14.6 88.2
2002 475 30.3 15.7 66.3
2003 475 30.3 15.7 66.3
2004 470 29.3 16.0 48.3
2005 477 30.4 15.7 34.8
2006 486 31.0 15.7 25.3
2007 482 31.2 15.4 14.9
2008 499 30.5 16.4 7.8
2009 503 29.1 17.3 0
2010 464 27.3 16.9 0
2011 417 26.2 15.9 0
2012 582 33.3 17.4 0
2013 542 33.1 16.3 83.8
2014 553 30.2 18.2 91.1
2015 514 30.0 17.1 93
2016 506 30.0 16.8 91.3
2017 480 27.0 17.7 91.7
2018 478 28.1 17.0 89.5
2019 516 32.4 15.8 91.9
2020 499 30.1 16.5 94.2
2021 447 30.7 14.5 93.1
2022 397 30.1 13.1 90.9
2023 382 28.3 13.4 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 544 n/a n/a n/a
1990 571 32.0 17.8 n/a
1991 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
1992 524 32.5 16.1 73.1
1993 488 32.0 15.3 85.7
1994 471 31.8 14.8 75.6
1995 467 27.6 16.9 71.7
1996 467 27.6 16.9 71.7
1997 474 29.8 15.9 76.2
1998 510 29.8 17.1 79
1999 503 28.0 18.0 88.9
2000 489 33.3 14.7 83.6
2001 476 32.5 14.6 88.2
2002 475 30.3 15.7 66.3
2003 475 30.3 15.7 66.3
2004 470 29.3 16.0 48.3
2005 477 30.4 15.7 34.8
2006 486 31.0 15.7 25.3
2007 482 31.2 15.4 14.9
2008 499 30.5 16.4 7.8
2009 503 29.1 17.3 0
2010 464 27.3 16.9 0
2011 417 26.2 15.9 0
2012 582 33.3 17.4 0
2013 542 33.1 16.3 83.8
2014 553 30.2 18.2 91.1
2015 514 30.0 17.1 93
2016 506 30.0 16.8 91.3
2017 480 27.0 17.7 91.7
2018 478 28.1 17.0 89.5
2019 516 32.4 15.8 91.9
2020 499 30.1 16.5 94.2
2021 447 30.7 14.5 93.1
2022 397 30.1 13.1 90.9
2023 382 28.3 13.4 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $986 (10.6%) $8,273 (89.4%) $9,259
2020 $1,218 (12.5%) $8,512 (87.5%) $9,730
2021 $1,367 (11.8%) $10,225 (88.2%) $11,592

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3280th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2502nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Wilson Elementary)3436
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4653
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)4031
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Wilson Elementary)3440
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)3345
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5055
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Wilson Elementary)3952
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5566
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)4851
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary)3540
 5%
   5th Grade Science (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))5336
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Wilson Elementary)500
 50%
   5th Grade Reading (McAllen Independent School District (Isd))6434
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516382
 26%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic497356
 28.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1422
 57.1%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%88%
 3.9%


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Wilson Elementary ranks 3505th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Travis Middle
High : McAllen High School

Students at Wilson Elementary are 93% Hispanic, 6% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Wilson Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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