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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 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Brawley Elementary School District, which is ranked #1307 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1274 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%

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 Students
3 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,719 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
29 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
107 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
531
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
372
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
395
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
407
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
407
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
432
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
439
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
477
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron D. Witter Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 K St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-0750
Grades: K-6
| 828 students
Rank: #22.
Phil D. Swing Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
245 West A St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-3350
Grades: K-6
| 856 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Barbara Worth Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 D St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2153
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-2153
Grades: 7-8
| 916 students
Rank: #55.
J. W. Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 B St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-4620
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 344-4620
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: n/an/a
715 South Ceasar Chavez
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 351-5060
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 351-5060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 #1307 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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