McCabe Elementary vs Desert Garden Elementary
McCabe Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 6.9/10. McCabe Elementary is significantly larger with 1,164 students, about 3.1× the size of Desert Garden Elementary (371). In math proficiency, McCabe Elementary leads at 59.0%.
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McCabe Elementary
El Centro, CA
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
1,164 students
Desert Garden Elementary
El Centro, CA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
371 students
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| Metric | McCabe Elementary | Desert Garden Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.1% | 81.4% |
| Environment Score | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #2,271 of 9,557 | #3,557 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 76th | 63th |
Test Scores
| Subject | McCabe Elementary | Desert Garden Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 59.0% | 33.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
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 |