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Elementary Schools in Calexico, California

Below Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 28.7/100

Calexico, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 28.7/100 — 15.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Calexico High at 52/100, where 13.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Calexico schools average 7.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 42.9% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
28.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.3
21.1 – 52.3
Avg Exceeded %
7.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
42.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Calexico schools compare

Calexico's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.7 — 15.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.1 to 52.3, a 31.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Calexico High with a Scope Score of 52 and 13.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Calexico averages 42.9%, 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 Calexico ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Calexico High
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Solid
52/100
2Cesar Chavez Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
31/100
3Blanche Charles Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Needs Support
30/100
4Aurora High (Continuation)
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
1.0%Needs Support
29/100
5Dool Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
26/100
6Jefferson Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
7.4%Needs Support
25/100
7Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
23/100
8Mains Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
23/100
9Rockwood Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
21/100

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 Calexico

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.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 379 students
19:1Private
Vincent Memorial Catholic High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 306 students
19:1Private
Calexico Mission School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-12 · 173 students
16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Calexico

  • 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 Calexico good?
Calexico's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.7/100, which is 15.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.0% 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 Calexico?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Calexico is Calexico High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 13.8% 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 Calexico schools compare to the state average?
Calexico elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 42.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.1 to 52.3, a 31.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Calexico?
Calexico 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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