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#4700 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Frank M. Wright Middle
Middle School · Imperial Unified · Imperial, CA
An Imperial Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
885 North Imperial Ave., Imperial, CA 92251
- Math 31% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank M. Wright Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frank M. Wright Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Imperial), 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
$83,709
Median home value
$350,100
Median rent
$1,378/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 3.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Wilson Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 4.7 mi | 641 | 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.
Imperial Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank M. Wright Middle is listed in Imperial Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank M. Wright Middle
Frank M. Wright Middle is a public middle school in Imperial, CA, part of Imperial Unified, serving approximately 1,077 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,700 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank M. Wright Middle
What grades does Frank M. Wright Middle serve?
Frank M. Wright Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frank M. Wright Middle?
Frank M. Wright Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,077 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank M. Wright Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank M. Wright Middle is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank M. Wright Middle rank in CA?
Frank M. Wright Middle ranks #4,700 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Frank M. Wright Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank M. Wright Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Frank M. Wright Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank M. Wright Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Frank M. Wright Middle a charter school?
No, Frank M. Wright Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank M. Wright Middle a Title I school?
No, Frank M. Wright Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank M. Wright Middle?
48.2% of students at Frank M. Wright Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (760) 355-3240
- Area population (ZIP 92251)
- 27,197
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
Official sources & links
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 92251; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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