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Elementary Schools in Imperial, California: Imperial schools average near the state. The 5.3-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 50.1/100

Imperial, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.1/100 — 5.3 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Imperial Cross Elementary at 54/100, where 22.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Imperial schools average 21.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
50.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
5.3
48.3 – 53.6
Avg Exceeded %
21.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.4%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Solid
50.1/100
21.9%+5.3
High2Developing
36.5/100
16.8%-7.2
Middle1Developing
41.1/100
15.9%-1.5

How Imperial schools compare

Imperial has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.1/100 — 5.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Imperial Cross Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 22.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Imperial averages 12.4% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Imperial

2 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Imperial

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Imperial Cross Elementary
Imperial Unified Culture First
22.9%Solid
54/100
2Imperial High
Imperial Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
49/100
3T. L. Waggoner Elementary
Imperial Unified Culture First
20.6%Developing
48/100
4Ben Hulse Elementary
Imperial Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
48/100
5Frank M. Wright Middle
Imperial Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
41/100
6Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
Imperial Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Imperial

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.

Faith Academy
African Methodist Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 86 students
17:1Private
Valley Christian Heritage School
Brethren · Grades 6-12 · 13 students
7:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Imperial

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Imperial good?
Imperial's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.1/100, which is 5.3 points above the state average. 21.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Imperial?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Imperial is Imperial Cross Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 22.9% 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 Imperial schools compare to the state average?
Imperial elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.1/100 — 5.3 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 21.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Imperial?
Imperial has 3 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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