Imperial Unified School District

219 N. E St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Imperial Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,397 students in Imperial Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Imperial Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,397 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Imperial Unified School District, which is ranked #777 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#741 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Imperial Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Imperial Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Imperial Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Imperial Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,860 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
56%
# Black Students
33 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
380 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
394
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
308
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
337
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
337
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
378
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
354
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
333
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
325
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,793 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Imperial Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Imperial Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,718
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Imperial Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,793
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Imperial Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Imperial Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Imperial High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Hulse Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
303 S. D St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Grades: K-5
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Frank M. Wright Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
885 N. Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #55.
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
627 Joshua Tree St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Imperial Cross Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2462 Cross Rd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
Grades: K-5
| 615 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Imperial Unified School District?
Imperial Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,397 students.
What is the rank of Imperial Unified School District?
Imperial Unified School District is ranked #777 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial Unified School District?
88% of Imperial Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Imperial Unified School District?
Imperial Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Imperial Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,793 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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