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Brawley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,901 students in Brawley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Brawley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,901 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brawley Elementary School District, which is ranked #1283 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1259 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
95%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,548 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,528
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,548
$18,396
Best Brawley Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myron D. Witter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 K St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Gr: K-6 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Phil D. Swing Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 West A St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Gr: K-6 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Cesar Chavez St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0431
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0431
Gr: K-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Barbara Worth Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 D St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2153
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2153
Gr: 7-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
J. W. Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 B St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-4620
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-4620
Gr: K-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brawley Elementary School District?
Brawley Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,901 students.
What is the rank of Brawley Elementary School District?
Brawley Elementary School District is ranked #1283 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brawley Elementary School District?
95% of Brawley Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brawley Elementary School District?
Brawley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Brawley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,548 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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