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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.
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