Students
8,020
enrolled at the 11 public schools with a Calexico address.
Calexico · Imperial County
Schools in Calexico
Calexico’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 66 to 71.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in Calexico score highest?
Dool Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 71. That is higher than 26 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Dool Elementary
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades K–6
1382% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
Rank 2
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades K–6
1872% below the standard
Scope Score 71Needs Support · 23rd percentile
Rank 3
Jefferson Elementary
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades K–6
1577% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 15th percentile
Rank 4
Kennedy Gardens Elementary
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades Pre–K–6
986% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 14th percentile
Rank 5
Rockwood Elementary
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades K–6
86% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 9th percentile
Rank 6
Blanche Charles Elementary
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades K–6
1871% below the standard
Scope Score 68Needs Support · 8th percentile
Rank 7
Mains Elementary
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades K–6
1085% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 2nd percentile
46in 100
The average Calexico elementary school had 46 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Calexico score highest?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High is highest, with a Scope Score of 72. That is higher than 29 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades 7–8
1971% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 29th percentile
Rank 2
William Moreno Junior High
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades 7–8
1579% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Where does the high school we score in Calexico stand?
Calexico High has a Scope Score of 71. That is higher than 27 in 100 California high schools we score. It is the only public high school we score in Calexico.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Calexico High
Calexico Unified · 92231 · Grades 9–12
142066% below the standard
Scope Score 71Developing · 27th percentile
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Aurora High (Continuation)Continuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
One district runs the public schools with a Calexico address.
Does living in Calexico decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
3 private schools have a Calexico address. They don’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score them.
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy92231 · 379 students
- Vincent Memorial Catholic High School92231 · 306 students
- Calexico Mission School92231 · 173 students
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No charter school has a Calexico address in our records. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
8,020 students go to the 11 public schools with a Calexico address. 88 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
79–94%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
46in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Calexico?
Are the public schools in Calexico good?
Calexico’s 7 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 66 to 71. Of those, 1 is Developing and 6 are Needs Support. Calexico’s 2 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 69 to 72. Of those, 1 is Developing and 1 is Needs Support. Calexico has one public high school we score. Calexico High has a Scope Score of 71. It is Developing, at the 27th percentile. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Calexico rank highest?
Dool Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 71. It is Developing, at the 26th percentile. Enrique Camarena Jr. High is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 72. It is Developing, at the 29th percentile. Calexico High is the only high school we score here. It has a Scope Score of 71. It is Developing, at the 27th percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Calexico compare with California?
The average Calexico elementary school had 46 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Calexico address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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