Schools in 92251 — Imperial, California: 92251 schools average near the state. The 30.0-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
92251 has 6 ranked schools in Imperial, averaging a Scope Score of 44.1/100 — within 0.8 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.6 to 53.6, a 30.0-point spread.
How 92251 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Imperial Cross Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 22.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92251 averages 18.4%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92251 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92251 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92251 | Imperial | 6 | Developing 44.1/100 | — |
| 92250 | Holtville | 4 | Developing 48.6/100 | +4.6 |
| 92253 | La Quinta | 7 | Developing 34.4/100 | -9.7 |
| 92243 | El Centro | 17 | Developing 41.2/100 | -2.8 |
| 92260 | Palm Desert | 5 | Developing 49.8/100 | +5.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imperial Cross Elementary Imperial Unified Culture First | 22.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Imperial High Imperial Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Developing 49/100 |
| 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 48/100 |
| 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 24/100 |
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.
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