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Best Schools in Imperial, CA
Imperial, CA has 23 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 16,502 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Imperial greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Imperial, CA
The top high schools in Imperial, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brawley Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brawley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1868 Students
2. Imperial High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Imperial Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
3. Southwest High
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Central Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1889 Students
4. Holtville High
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Holtville Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
5. Central Union High
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Central Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1957 Students
6. Imperial Ave. Holbrook High
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Projected Test Scores
Imperial Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Imperial, CA
The top middle schools in Imperial, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holtville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holtville Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
2. Frank M. Wright Middle
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1023 Students
3. Kennedy Middle
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
4. Barbara Worth Junior High
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Brawley Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 933 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Imperial, CA
The top elementary schools in Imperial, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccabe Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mccabe Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1209 Students
2. Pine Elementary
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Holtville Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 215 Students
3. T. L. Waggoner Elementary
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 600 Students
4. Ben Hulse Elementary
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Imperial Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 794 Students
5. Mckinley Elementary
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 459 Students
6. Myron D. Witter Elementary
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Brawley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 781 Students
7. Emmett S. Finley Elementary
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Holtville Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students
8. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
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El Centro Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 433 Students
9. Seeley Elementary
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Seeley Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 346 Students
10. Meadows Elementary
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Meadows Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Imperial, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Imperial, CA has a total population of 22,515 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Imperial, 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 Imperial, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Imperial, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Imperial, 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 Imperial, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Imperial, CA
How many schools are in Imperial, CA?
Imperial, CA has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,502 students in total.
How do schools in Imperial perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Imperial score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Imperial greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Imperial?
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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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Imperial
6 of 6 schools in Imperial carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 5C: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Imperial. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.