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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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,146 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 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
8,146 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calexico Unified School District, which is ranked #1693 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1656 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
98%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,985 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$159 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,483
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,985
$18,396
Best Calexico Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calexico High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Grades: 9-12
| 2,718 students
Rank: #22.
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 East Rivera Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3808
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3808
Grades: 7-8
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 East Zapata St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-6400
Grades: K-6
| 747 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1120 East Seventh St.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3812
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Blanche Charles Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3910
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Aurora High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #77.
Mains Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 622 students
Rank: #99.
Rockwood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3832
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #1010.
Dool Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,146 students.
What is the rank of Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District is ranked #1693 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
98% of Calexico Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calexico Unified School District?
Calexico Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, 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 $18,985 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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