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#4106 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Heber
Middle School · Heber Elementary · Heber, CA
A middle school in Heber, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1052 Heber Ave., Heber, CA 92249
- Math 32% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heber score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Heber 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,664
Median home value
$284,300
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial County Juvenile Hall/communityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Imperial County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| William Moreno Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 219 | 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.
Heber Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,237NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heber is listed in Heber Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heber
Heber is a public middle school in Heber, CA, part of Heber Elementary, serving approximately 559 students in grades 5th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,106 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heber
What grades does Heber serve?
Heber serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Heber?
Heber has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heber?
The student-teacher ratio at Heber 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 Heber rank in CA?
Heber ranks #4,106 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Heber's MySchoolScout rating?
Heber has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Heber?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heber has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Heber a charter school?
No, Heber is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heber a Title I school?
No, Heber is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heber?
70.3% of students at Heber 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (760) 337-6530
- Area population (ZIP 92249)
- 7,308
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 92249; 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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