Excellent
#1559 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Imperial Cross Elementary
Elementary School · Imperial Unified · Imperial, CA
An Imperial Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2462 Cross Rd., Imperial, CA 92251
- Math 44% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Imperial Cross Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Imperial Cross Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Ben Hulse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Mckinley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| T. L. Waggoner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 594 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Imperial Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Imperial Cross Elementary is listed in Imperial Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imperial Cross Elementary
Imperial Cross Elementary is a public elementary school in Imperial, CA, part of Imperial Unified, serving approximately 748 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imperial Cross Elementary
What grades does Imperial Cross Elementary serve?
Imperial Cross Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Imperial Cross Elementary?
Imperial Cross Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 748 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial Cross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Imperial Cross Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Imperial Cross Elementary rank in CA?
Imperial Cross Elementary ranks #1,559 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Imperial Cross Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Imperial Cross Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Imperial Cross Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imperial Cross Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Imperial Cross Elementary a charter school?
No, Imperial Cross Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Imperial Cross Elementary a Title I school?
No, Imperial Cross Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imperial Cross Elementary?
45.5% of students at Imperial Cross 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 748
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (760) 355-3250
- Area population (ZIP 92251)
- 27,197
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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