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5.8avg / 10

Calexico Unified School District

School District · Calexico, California

Students: 8,146
Teachers (FTE): 346

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

12

7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

8,146

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#517 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,464

+$2,817 vs California median

District size

8,146 students

Much larger than California median

The short answer

Calexico Unified ranks #517 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Calexico Unified's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Elementary (6.8/10), Calexico High (6.7/10), and Kennedy Gardens Elementary (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Jefferson Elementary

Rates 6.8/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Calexico Unified schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Blanche Charles Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Calexico Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Calexico Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Jefferson Elementary6.8 / 10
2Calexico High6.7 / 10
3Kennedy Gardens Elementary6.2 / 10
4Mains Elementary6.0 / 10
5Blanche Charles Elementary5.8 / 10
6Cesar Chavez Elementary5.6 / 10
7Rockwood Elementary5.5 / 10
8Aurora High (continuation)5.5 / 10
9Enrique Camarena Jr. High5.4 / 10
10Dool Elementary5.3 / 10

See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Calexico Unified

Calexico Unified is a Calexico, California school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 8,146 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1. District-level spending was $20,464 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Calexico Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Calexico Unified students show an average math proficiency of 22.7% and ELA proficiency of 27.4%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Calexico Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency22.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency27.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Calexico Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Calexico
Total Enrollment
8,146
Teachers (FTE)
346
District spending per student
$20,464NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Calexico Unified?

Calexico Unified has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Calexico Unified?

The average composite rating for Calexico Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Calexico Unified?

Calexico Unified's district-level spending was $20,464 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Calexico Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Calexico Unified is 23.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Calexico Unified?

Jefferson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Calexico Unified with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Calexico Unified?

Across schools in Calexico Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Calexico Unified compare to other districts in California?

Calexico Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
22.7%
ELA Proficiency
27.4%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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