Calexico Unified
Calexico Unified has 9 ranked schools across elementary and high levels 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. The district spends $15,165 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 42.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 25.4/100 | 7 | 6.9% | 43.3% |
| High | Developing 40.5/100 | 2 | 7.4% | 41.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Calexico Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Calexico Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 31.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 42.9%, 24.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Calexico High leads the district at 52 with 13.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Calexico Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Calexico Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Calexico Unified spends $15,165 per student in current expenditures — $351 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (7)
Calexico Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.4 — 18.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Cesar Chavez Elementary with a Scope Score of 31 and 10.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Calexico Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 31/100 |
| 2 | Blanche Charles Elementary Calexico Unified Building Momentum | 13.3% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 3 | Dool Elementary Calexico Unified On the Rise | 3.6% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary Calexico Unified Building Momentum | 7.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 5 | Kennedy Gardens Elementary Calexico Unified On the Rise | 5.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 6 | Mains Elementary Calexico Unified Building Momentum | 4.7% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 7 | Rockwood Elementary Calexico Unified Building Momentum | 3.4% | Needs Support 21/100 |
High Schools (2)
Calexico Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.5 — 7.0 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Calexico High with a Scope Score of 52 and 13.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calexico High Calexico Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Aurora High (Continuation) Calexico Unified Building Momentum | 1.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
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 Calexico Unified
- 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