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Magnolia Union Elementary

Elementary School · Magnolia Union Elementary · Brawley, CA

An elementary school in Brawley, CA where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4502 Casey Rd., Brawley, CA 92227

  • Math 36% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-32.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$13,960
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Magnolia Union Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

17.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Magnolia Union 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,240/100K

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

$60,593

Median home value

$272,200

Median rent

$955/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mulberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–84.3 mi69Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Magnolia Union Elementary

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,960NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Magnolia Union Elementary is listed in Magnolia Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magnolia Union Elementary

Magnolia Union Elementary is a public elementary school in Brawley, CA, part of Magnolia Union Elementary, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,279 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magnolia Union Elementary

What grades does Magnolia Union Elementary serve?

Magnolia Union Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Magnolia Union Elementary?

Magnolia Union Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Union Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Union Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magnolia Union Elementary rank in CA?

Magnolia Union Elementary ranks #7,279 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Magnolia Union Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Magnolia Union Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Magnolia Union Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Union Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Magnolia Union Elementary a charter school?

No, Magnolia Union Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Magnolia Union Elementary a Title I school?

No, Magnolia Union Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Union Elementary?

17.5% of students at Magnolia Union 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 – 8th
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Imperial County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 92227)
28,147
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
31.1
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 92227; 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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