Desert Garden Elementary vs Valley Academy
Desert Garden Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 4.1/10. Desert Garden Elementary is significantly larger with 371 students, about 1.7× the size of Valley Academy (219). In math proficiency, Desert Garden Elementary leads at 33.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro, CA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
371 students
Valley Academy
El Centro, CA
4.1/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12th
219 students
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| Metric | Desert Garden Elementary | Valley Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 2.0 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.4% | 96.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #3,557 of 9,557 | #8,923 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 63th | 7th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Garden Elementary | Valley Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 12.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Desert Garden Elementary | Valley Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 371 | 219 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.4% | 96.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 60–69% |
| District | El Centro Elementary | Imperial County Office of Education |
| City | El Centro | El Centro |
Neighborhood
| Metric | El Centro (92243) | El Centro (92243) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,890 | $55,890 |
| Median Home Value | $286,100 | $286,100 |
| Median Rent | $992 | $992 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 16.2% | 16.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | 20.2% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |