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Schools in 92231 — Calexico, California

92231 has 9 ranked schools averaging 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.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
42.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 92231 schools perform

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

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92231. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92231 averages 42.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92231 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92231
92231Calexico928.7
92234Cathedral City936.6+7.8
92227Brawley933.2+4.5
92236Coachella737.5+8.7
92225Blythe523.6-5.1
92223Beaumont1243.1+14.4

School archetypes in 92231

2 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92231 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

All schools in 92231

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Calexico High
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
52Imperial13.8%34.1%29.1%2.2%
2Cesar Chavez Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
31Imperial10.7%29.2%41.0%1.0%
3Blanche Charles Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
30Imperial13.3%29.4%45.3%0.3%
4Aurora High (Continuation)
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
29Imperial1.0%5.0%53.9%3.9%
5Dool Elementary
Calexico Unified On the Rise
26Imperial3.6%15.8%38.3%0.3%
6Jefferson Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
25Imperial7.4%22.9%41.5%0.6%
7Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Calexico Unified On the Rise
23Imperial5.0%17.8%46.3%1.2%
8Mains Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
23Imperial4.7%17.8%34.1%0.1%
9Rockwood Elementary
Calexico Unified Building Momentum
21Imperial3.4%14.2%56.3%0.1%

Schools in 92231 on the map

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 92231

  • 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.