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.
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
School archetypes in 92251
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imperial High Imperial Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Imperial Cross Elementary Imperial Unified Culture First | 22.9% | Solid 50/100 |
| 3 | T. L. Waggoner Elementary Imperial Unified Culture First | 20.6% | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | Ben Hulse Elementary Imperial Unified On the Rise | 22.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Frank M. Wright Middle Imperial Unified Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 6 | Imperial 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
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