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Brawley Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 30.4/100

Brawley Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 30.4/100 — 13.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Myron D. Witter Elementary at 36/100, where 17.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,073 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
30.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.7
22.4 – 36.0
Avg Exceeded %
12.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
31.0/100
412.9%27.0%
MiddleNeeds Support
29.2/100
210.8%28.2%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Brawley Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
31.0
avg score · 4 schools
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Developing
30/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
29.2
avg score · 2 schools
Padilla-Pace Middle
Developing
32/100
Barbara Worth Junior High
Needs Support
26/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Brawley Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 31.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 13.7 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.4%, 9.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Myron D. Witter Elementary leads the district at 36 with 17.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Brawley Elementary

1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Brawley Elementary is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
95.5%
White
2.6%
Asian
0.1%
Black
0.7%
Other
1.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
85%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Brawley Elementary spends $14,073 per student in current expenditures — $742 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,073
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,898
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 22.1%
$11,529 → $14,073
Spending Efficiency
2.16
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 30%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$68,116–$159,391
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
208
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Brawley Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.0 — 12.8 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -6.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Myron D. Witter Elementary with a Scope Score of 36 and 17.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Myron D. Witter Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
36/100
2Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Brawley Elementary On the Rise
13.2%Developing
35/100
3Phil D. Swing Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
30/100
4J. W. Oakley Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
22/100

Middle Schools (2)

Brawley Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.2 — 11.3 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -3.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Padilla-Pace Middle with a Scope Score of 32 and 12.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
32/100
2Barbara Worth Junior High
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
8.8%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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Brawley Elementary

  • 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Brawley Elementary a good school district?
Brawley Elementary has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.4/100, which is 13.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Brawley Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Brawley Elementary is Myron D. Witter Elementary with a Scope Score of 36/100 and 17.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Brawley Elementary spend per student?
Brawley Elementary spends $14,073 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Brawley Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Brawley Elementary range from $68,116–$159,391 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.