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Calexico 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 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,022 students in Calexico Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Calexico Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
8,022 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
352 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calexico Unified School District, which is ranked #1632 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1591 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
81%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.63
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
99%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,235 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,354 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$227 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$195 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$28,235
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,354
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Calexico Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calexico High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,746 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 East Rivera Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3808
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3808
Gr: 7-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Blanche Charles Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #44.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 East Zapata St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Gr: K-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 East Seventh St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Gr: K-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #66.
Mains Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #77.
William Moreno Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3960
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3960
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #88.
Rockwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Gr: K-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Aurora High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1111.
Dool Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Hall Community Day
Alternative School
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,022 students.
What is the rank of Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District is ranked #1632 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Calexico Unified School District?
99% of Calexico Unified School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calexico Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,354 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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