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Elementary Schools in Imperial, California

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 44.3/100

Imperial, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 44.3/100 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Imperial High at 53/100, where 15.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Imperial schools average 19.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.7% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.7
25.7 – 53.4
Avg Exceeded %
19.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Imperial schools compare

Imperial's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.7 to 53.4, a 27.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Imperial High with a Scope Score of 53 and 15.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Imperial averages 18.7%, which is near 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%)

School archetypes in Imperial

2 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Imperial ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Imperial High
Imperial Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Solid
53/100
2Imperial Cross Elementary
Imperial Unified Culture First
22.9%Solid
50/100
3T. L. Waggoner Elementary
Imperial Unified Culture First
20.6%Developing
48/100
4Ben Hulse Elementary
Imperial Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
46/100
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
26/100

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 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

  • 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 Imperial good?
Imperial's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.3/100, which is 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.2% 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 Imperial?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Imperial is Imperial High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 15.5% 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 44.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.5 points near). The exceeded rate averages 19.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.7 to 53.4, a 27.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Imperial?
Imperial has 6 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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