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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.
Overall District Rank
#741 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,718
$19,806
Spending / Student
$12,793
$18,241
Best Imperial Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Imperial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
517 W. Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 1,337 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Hulse Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 S. D St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3210
Grades: K-5
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Frank M. Wright Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
885 N. Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #55.
T. L. Waggoner Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
627 Joshua Tree St.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3266
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Imperial Cross Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2462 Cross Rd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3250
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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