EL Centro Elementary School District
School District · EL Centro, California
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,901
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
12
10 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,901
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Evaluating EL Centro Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge EL Centro Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mckinley Elementary
EL Centro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kennedy Middle
EL Centro · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilson Jr. High
EL Centro · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#400 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,901
+$254 vs California median
District size
5,182 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
EL Centro Elementary ranks #400 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. EL Centro Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mckinley Elementary (7.7/10), Kennedy Middle (7.6/10), and Wilson Jr. High (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 92% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 EL Centro Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among EL Centro Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Centro Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mckinley Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Kennedy Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Wilson Jr. High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Harding Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Sunflower Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Imperial Valley Home School Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Desert Garden Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | De Anza Magnet | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Booker T. Washington Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About EL Centro Elementary
EL Centro Elementary is a EL Centro, California school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 5,182 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. The district invests $17,901 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, EL Centro Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mckinley Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, EL Centro Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 34.2% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in EL Centro Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in EL Centro Elementary with test data.
Schools in EL Centro Elementary
12 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- EL Centro
- Total Enrollment
- 5,182
- Teachers (FTE)
- 230
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EL Centro Elementary?
EL Centro Elementary has 12 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for EL Centro Elementary?
The average composite rating for EL Centro Elementary is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in EL Centro Elementary?
EL Centro Elementary spends $17,901 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in EL Centro Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in EL Centro Elementary is 22.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in EL Centro Elementary?
Mckinley Elementary is the highest-rated school in EL Centro Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in EL Centro Elementary?
Across schools in EL Centro Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does EL Centro Elementary compare to other districts in California?
EL Centro Elementary has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.8%
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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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