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#9266 of 9,539 schools in CA
Central Elementary
Elementary School · South Bay Union · Imperial Beach, CA
A South Bay Union elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1290 Ebony Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932
- Math 11% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Imperial Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,071
Median home value
$811,000
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| St James Lutheran Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| St Charles Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| St. Charles ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Bay Union
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $22,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Elementary is listed in South Bay Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Imperial Beach, CA, part of South Bay Union, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,266 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Elementary
What grades does Central Elementary serve?
Central Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Elementary rank in CA?
Central Elementary ranks #9,266 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Elementary?
64.1% of students at Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (619) 628-5000
- Area population (ZIP 91932)
- 25,897
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91932; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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