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#8666 of 9,539 schools in CA

Fremont Primary

Elementary School · Calipatria Unified · Calipatria, CA

A Calipatria Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

401 West Main St., Calipatria, CA 92233

  • Math 31% vs CA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$17,658
Chronic Absenteeism46.3%

Students at Fremont Primary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
41%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fremont Primary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average316/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Calipatria), 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

$53,282

Median home value

$177,200

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

3.8%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Calipatria Unified

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–4Not available64Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Calipatria Unified

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$17,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fremont Primary is listed in Calipatria Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fremont Primary

Fremont Primary is a public elementary school in Calipatria, CA, part of Calipatria Unified, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,666 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fremont Primary

What grades does Fremont Primary serve?

Fremont Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Fremont Primary?

Fremont Primary has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Primary?

The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Primary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fremont Primary rank in CA?

Fremont Primary ranks #8,666 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fremont Primary's MySchoolScout rating?

Fremont Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Fremont Primary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fremont Primary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fremont Primary a charter school?

No, Fremont Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fremont Primary a Title I school?

No, Fremont Primary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fremont Primary?

89.5% of students at Fremont Primary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Imperial County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.3%
Area population (ZIP 92233)
6,837
Area median age
34.5
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 92233; 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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