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5.5 avg / 10

Calexico Unified School District

School District · Calexico, California

Students: 8,146
Teachers (FTE): 346

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

12

7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,464

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#551 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,464

+$2,817 vs California median

District size

8,146 students

Much larger than California median

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. The district invests $20,464 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Calexico Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mains Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Calexico Unified students show an average math proficiency of 18.1% and ELA proficiency of 25.1%.

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 Proficiency 18.1%
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ELA Proficiency 25.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Calexico Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Calexico
Total Enrollment
8,146
Teachers (FTE)
346
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Calexico Unified?

Calexico Unified spends $20,464 per student per year.

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?

Mains Elementary is the highest-rated school in Calexico Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Calexico Unified?

Across schools in Calexico Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.1%. 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 5.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
18.1%
ELA Proficiency
25.1%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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