Best Schools in Essex, CA
Essex, CA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 930 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Essex underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex, CA
The top high schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needles High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students
2. Baker High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex, CA
The top middle schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needles Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students
2. Baker Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 17 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex, CA
The top elementary schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vista Colorado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
2. Baker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baker Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex, CA has a total population of 67 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex, 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 Essex, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
158.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
33.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
124.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Essex, CA
How many schools are in Essex, CA?
Essex, CA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 930 students in total.
How do schools in Essex perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Essex score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Essex underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations