Below Average
#8545 of 9,539 schools in CA
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Elementary School · Brawley Elementary · Brawley, CA
A Brawley Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
615 South Cesar Chavez St., Brawley, CA 92227
- Math 27% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miguel Hidalgo 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Myron D. Witter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| J. W. Oakley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Brawley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 111 | 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.
Brawley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is listed in Brawley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is a public elementary school in Brawley, CA, part of Brawley Elementary, serving approximately 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,545 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
What grades does Miguel Hidalgo Elementary serve?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miguel Hidalgo Elementary rank in CA?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary ranks #8,545 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Miguel Hidalgo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miguel Hidalgo Elementary a charter school?
No, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miguel Hidalgo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
91.8% of students at Miguel Hidalgo 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (760) 344-0431
- 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.
- 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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