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Schools in 92251 — Imperial, California

92251 has 6 ranked schools averaging 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.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92251 schools perform

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

Chronic absenteeism across 92251 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92251 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92251
92251Imperial6Developing
44.3/100
92250Holtville4Developing
49.0/100
+4.7
92253La Quinta7Developing
33.6/100
-10.6
92243El Centro15Developing
40.7/100
-3.6
92260Palm Desert5Developing
50.0/100
+5.7

School archetypes in 92251

2 Culture First1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92251 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

All schools in 92251

#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 On the Rise
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

Schools in 92251 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 92251

  • 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.