About This School
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School is located in Inglewood, CA and is one of 24 schools in Inglewood Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 374 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School had an API growth score of 911 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School's 2011 base score was 932, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School had an API growth score of 911 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School's 2011 base score was 932, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School's students and teachers. more
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Inglewood Unified District Spending
$8,805Per Pupil
The Inglewood Unified spends $8,805 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Inglewood Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School 0 miles | n/a | |
| Highland Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| The University of Children Elementary School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| St John Chrysostom School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Centinela Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades K-8
- Inglewood Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School830 North La Brea Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
(310) 671-5578
www.wildersprep.com
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 374
59%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
86%
Hispanic
11%
Two or More Races
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter School
Marissa Lowe: This is our second yr., at this school. I am so pleased with how this school has instilled good education & study habits to my children. As i've said before, everyone from the staff. teachers, principal, and Mr. Wilder himself are doing a marvelous job running this school. Keep up the good work and thank you for keeping our children # 1.
A very greatful parent,
Marissa Lowe (4th & 5th gr)
A very greatful parent,
Marissa Lowe (4th & 5th gr)
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 16, 2010
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