Calexico Unified School District

901 Andrade Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231-3015
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,563 students in Calexico Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
12 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
8,563 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
371 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Calexico Unified School District, which is ranked #596 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 76% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#587 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Calexico Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calexico 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.
48%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calexico 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.
76%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Calexico Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,467 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
56%
# Black Students
5 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
39 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
551
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
571
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
585
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
559
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
604
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
642
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
644
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
660
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
611
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
700
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
770
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
801
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
865
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,061 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Calexico 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
$155 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Calexico 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
$18,534
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Calexico 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
$18,061
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Calexico 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 Calexico Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Calexico High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,903 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 E. Zapata St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Grades: K-6
| 787 students
Rank: #44.
Blanche Charles Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Grades: K-6
| 801 students
Rank: #55.
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E. Rivera Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3808
Grades: 7-8
| 615 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 E. Seventh St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Kennedy Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
Rockwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #99.
William Moreno Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3960
Grades: 7-8
| 656 students
Rank: #1010.
Dool Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Grades: K-6
| 526 students
Rank: #1111.
Mains Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Hall Community Day
Alternative School
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,563 students.
What is the rank of Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District is ranked #596 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 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 $18,061 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 8,563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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