Enrollment
1,121
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmington, CA
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003463
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for California
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Wilmington, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is a high-poverty, large middle school in Wilmington, California, enrolling 1,121 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.6:1, Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is leaner than roughly 88% of California schools and 27% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.3% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,121 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet compares
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,121 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,121
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.6%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet
How many students attend Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet has 1,121 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmington, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is 15.6:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet?
90.3% of students at Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Wilmington, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Wilmington, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wilmington on the city page.
Is Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet a good school?
Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Wilmington Mid Sci Tech Engr Arts Math (Steam) Magnet, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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