Schools in 92243 — El Centro, California
92243 has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.7 — 3.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 53.4, a 27.0-point spread.
How 92243 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Central Union High with a Scope Score of 53 and 11.4% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92243. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92243 averages 18.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 92243 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92243
Hidden gems: 6 schools in 92243 are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine (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 92243
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Union High Central Union High Building Momentum | 11.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Southwest High Central Union High Building Momentum | 14.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | McCabe Elementary McCabe Union Elementary On the Rise | 21.4% | Developing 50/100 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary El Centro Elementary Building Momentum | 14.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | De Anza Magnet El Centro Elementary Growth Engine | 16.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 6 | McKinley Elementary El Centro Elementary Growth Engine | 18.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Imperial Valley Home School Academy El Centro Elementary Culture First | 15.5% | Developing 45/100 |
| 8 | Sunflower Elementary El Centro Elementary Building Momentum | 19.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 9 | Desert Garden Elementary El Centro Elementary Building Momentum | 13.7% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | Margaret Hedrick Elementary El Centro Elementary On the Rise | 7.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 11 | Harding Elementary El Centro Elementary On the Rise | 9.7% | Developing 37/100 |
| 12 | Meadows Elementary Meadows Union On the Rise | 8.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 13 | Booker T. Washington Elementary El Centro Elementary Building Momentum | 11.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 14 | Desert Oasis High (Continuation) Central Union High Building Momentum | 0.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary El Centro Elementary Building Momentum | 10.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 92243 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 92243
- 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