Rockwood Elementary School
Rockwood Elementary School serves 661 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Rockwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
Rockwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Rockwood Elementary School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 661 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rockwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Rockwood Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8994 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calexico Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rockwood Elementary School is Aurora High (Continuation School) (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is William Moreno Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dool Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Calexico Aurora High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 189 students10
0.4 miles
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940 0.4 9-12 189 - Calexico Calexico High School Math: 27% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 3,059 students10
0.5 miles
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980 0.5 9-12 3,059 - Calexico Dool Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 639 students10
0.6 miles
800 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3820 0.6 K-6 639 - Calexico Mains Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 518 students10
0.8 miles
655 Sheridan Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3900 0.8 K-6 518 - Calexico Kennedy Gardens Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 591 students10
0.9 miles
2300 Rockwood Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3842 0.9 K-6 591
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