Schools in 92227 — Brawley, California
92227 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.4 to 54.5, a 32.1-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.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92227. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92227 averages 29.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
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School archetypes in 92227
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
All schools in 92227
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brawley Union High Brawley Union High Building Momentum | 18.6% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Magnolia Union Elementary Magnolia Union Elementary Building Momentum | 14.2% | Developing 39/100 |
| 3 | Myron D. Witter Elementary Brawley Elementary Building Momentum | 17.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Brawley Elementary On the Rise | 13.2% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley Elementary Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Phil D. Swing Elementary Brawley Elementary Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 30/100 |
| 7 | Barbara Worth Junior High Brawley Elementary Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 8 | Desert Valley High (Continuation) Brawley Union High Building Momentum | 2.7% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 9 | J. W. Oakley Elementary Brawley Elementary Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 22/100 |
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
- 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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