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Elementary Schools in Brawley, California

Below Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 33.2/100

Brawley, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.2/100 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Brawley Union High at 54/100, where 18.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Brawley schools average 12.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.1
22.4 – 54.5
Avg Exceeded %
12.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Brawley schools compare

Brawley's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.4 to 54.5, a 32.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Brawley Union High with a Scope Score of 54 and 18.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Brawley averages 29.4%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Brawley ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Brawley Union High
Brawley Union High Building Momentum
18.6%Solid
54/100
2Magnolia Union Elementary
Magnolia Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
39/100
3Myron D. Witter Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
36/100
4Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
35/100
5Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
32/100
6Phil D. Swing Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
30/100
7Barbara Worth Junior High
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
26/100
8Desert Valley High (Continuation)
Brawley Union High Building Momentum
2.7%Needs Support
23/100
9J. W. Oakley Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
22/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Brawley

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Brawley Christian Academy
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 65 students
8:1Private
Sacred Heart School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 55 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Brawley

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Brawley good?
Brawley's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2/100, which is 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Brawley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Brawley is Brawley Union High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 18.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Brawley schools compare to the state average?
Brawley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.4 to 54.5, a 32.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Brawley?
Brawley has 9 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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