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Schools in 92227 — Brawley, California: 8 schools. Average score 11.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92227 has 8 ranked schools in Brawley, averaging a Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 11.5 points below the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 92227's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.5 to 53.5, a 38.0-point spread.

How 92227 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Brawley Union High with a Scope Score of 54 and 18.6% of students exceeding standard.

Cohort growth among 92227's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +66 scale-score points across 4 schools in 92227 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92227 averages 29.4%, above the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 92227's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92227 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92227
92227Brawley829.2/100
92251Imperial10.6544.4/100+15.2
92243El Centro13.91537.6/100+8.4
92250Holtville14.0443.4/100+14.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92227

1 On the Rise7 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92227 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92227

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range15.5 – 53.5
38.0 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (5)

avg 26.5/1005 ranked elementary schools3 Developing, 2 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Brawley Elementary On the Rise
13.2%Developing
33/100
2Magnolia Union Elementary
Magnolia Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.2%Developing
32/100
3Myron D. Witter Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
17.1%Developing
29/100
4Phil D. Swing Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
10.9%Needs Support
23/100
5J. W. Oakley Elementary
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
16/100

Middle Schools (2)

avg 27.8/1002 ranked middle schools1 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Padilla-Pace Middle
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
31/100
2Barbara Worth Junior High
Brawley Elementary Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
25/100

High Schools (2)

avg 37.3/1002 ranked high schools1 Solid, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Brawley Union High
Brawley Union High Building Momentum
18.6%Solid
54/100
2Desert Valley High (Continuation)
Brawley Union High continuation high school
2.7%Developing
21/100 · 35th in class
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 92227Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92227 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 92227

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92227 (Brawley) good?
92227 has 8 ranked schools in Brawley, averaging a Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 11.5 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92227's own mix of school levels. 12.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92227?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92227 is Brawley Union High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 18.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92227 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92227 average a Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 11.5 points below the state average of 40.7, a state average weighted to zip code 92227's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 12.1% vs. 20.1% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92227?
Zip code 92227 has 8 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.