Serving 1,109 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mccabe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McCabe Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire El Centro school district, encompassing approximately 92.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccabe Elementary School's student population of 1,109 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,109 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccabe Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccabe Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2213 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccabe Elementary School's ranking?
Mccabe Elementary School is ranked #2213 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mccabe Elementary School often compared to?
Mccabe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dogwood Elementary School, T. L. Waggoner Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mccabe Elementary School?
1,109 students attend Mccabe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mccabe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccabe Elementary School?
Mccabe Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mccabe Elementary School offer ?
Mccabe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mccabe Elementary School part of?
Mccabe Elementary School is part of Mccabe Union Elementary School District.
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