Best Schools in El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA has a total of 37 schools including 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 18,621 students attend El Centro, CA schools. On average, schools in El Centro score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in El Centro don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA has 9 high schools with 6,173 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in El Centro score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in El Centro underperform expectations.
1. Southwest High
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Central Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1889 Students
2. Central Union High
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Central Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1957 Students
3. Imperial High
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
4. Holtville High
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Holtville Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
5. Desert Oasis High (continuation)
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Central Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
6. Imperial Pathways Charter
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Imperial County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
7. Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
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Central Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA has 8 middle schools with 4,839 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in El Centro score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in El Centro don't meet expectations.
1. Frank M. Wright Middle
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1023 Students
2. Heber Elementary
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Heber Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 540 Students
3. Holtville Middle
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Holtville Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
4. Wilson Jr. High
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 630 Students
5. Kennedy Middle
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in El Centro, CA
El Centro, CA has 16 elementary schools with 6,955 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in El Centro score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in El Centro don't meet expectations.
1. Mccabe Elementary
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Mccabe Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1209 Students
2. Ben Hulse Elementary
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 794 Students
3. T. L. Waggoner Elementary
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 600 Students
4. Imperial Cross Elementary
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 710 Students
5. Pine Elementary
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Holtville Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
6. Meadows Elementary
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Meadows Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 384 Students
7. Seeley Elementary
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Seeley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 346 Students
8. Harding Elementary
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 551 Students
9. Sunflower Elementary
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 410 Students
10. Margaret Hedrick Elementary
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in El Centro, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
El Centro, CA has a total population of 48,046 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in El Centro, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood El Centro, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Centro, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El Centro, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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