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#2307 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 24% in state

Imperial Middle

Middle School · La Habra City Elementary · La Habra, CA

A La Habra City Elementary middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 307, La Habra, CA 90633

  • Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$18,883

Students at Imperial Middle score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Imperial Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,533/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Habra), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.07–81.4 mi548Compare →
D. Russell Parks Junior HighEnrollment path unverified7.97–81.6 mi771Compare →
Rancho-starbuck IntermediateEnrollment path unverified6.77–81.6 mi738Compare →
Reginald M. Benton MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.86–82.4 mi714Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

La Habra City Elementary

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$18,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Imperial Middle is listed in La Habra City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Imperial Middle

Imperial Middle is a public middle school in La Habra, CA, part of La Habra City Elementary, serving approximately 445 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,307 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Imperial Middle

What grades does Imperial Middle serve?

Imperial Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Imperial Middle?

Imperial Middle has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Imperial Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Imperial Middle is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Imperial Middle rank in CA?

Imperial Middle ranks #2,307 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Imperial Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Imperial Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Imperial Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Imperial Middle a charter school?

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

Is Imperial Middle a Title I school?

No, Imperial Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imperial Middle?

83.8% of students at Imperial 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
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
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.
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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