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#6185 of 9,539 schools in CA
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Elementary School · Brawley Elementary · Brawley, CA
A Brawley Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
245 West A St., Brawley, CA 92227
- Math 26% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phil D. Swing Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phil D. Swing 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brawley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Brawley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Myron D. Witter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 55 | 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
- #2 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
Phil D. Swing Elementary is listed in Brawley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phil D. Swing Elementary
Phil D. Swing Elementary is a public elementary school in Brawley, CA, part of Brawley Elementary, serving approximately 856 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,185 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phil D. Swing Elementary
What grades does Phil D. Swing Elementary serve?
Phil D. Swing Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Phil D. Swing Elementary?
Phil D. Swing Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phil D. Swing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phil D. Swing Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phil D. Swing Elementary rank in CA?
Phil D. Swing Elementary ranks #6,185 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Phil D. Swing Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Phil D. Swing Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Phil D. Swing Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phil D. Swing Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phil D. Swing Elementary a charter school?
No, Phil D. Swing Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phil D. Swing Elementary a Title I school?
No, Phil D. Swing Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phil D. Swing Elementary?
86.3% of students at Phil D. Swing 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
- 856
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Imperial County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (760) 344-3350
- 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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