Serving 725 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Phil D. Swing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phil D. Swing Elementary serves the northwest part of Brawley, CA, covering an area of approximately 30.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phil D. Swing Elementary School's student population of 725 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
725 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Phil D. Swing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phil D. Swing Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#5412 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-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 Phil D. Swing Elementary School's ranking?
Phil D. Swing Elementary School is ranked #5412 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Phil D. Swing Elementary School?
725 students attend Phil D. Swing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Phil D. Swing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phil D. Swing Elementary School?
Phil D. Swing Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Phil D. Swing Elementary School offer ?
Phil D. Swing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Phil D. Swing Elementary School part of?
Phil D. Swing Elementary School is part of Brawley Elementary School District.
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