Top 5 Best 92243 California Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,956 students in 92243, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92243, CA are Mccabe Elementary School, Imperial Valley Home School Academy and De Anza Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92243 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92243, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 92243, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 West Mccabe Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5443
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #22.
Imperial Valley Home School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2370 Main St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 335-5100
Grades: K-8
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
De Anza Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 South Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-9811
Grades: K-8
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Jr. High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South Wilson
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-5341
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #55.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2059 Bowker Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-7512
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 North Sixth St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-0444
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
253 East Ross Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Grades: K-12
| 219 students
Rank: #88.
Imperial County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-6428
Grades: K-12
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/community
Alternative School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 92243 California

92243, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1302 South Third St
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1150 N. Imperial Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 592-7250
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
2295 West Vaughn Rd
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-0062
Grades: K-5
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92243, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92243, CA include Mccabe Elementary School, Imperial Valley Home School Academy and De Anza Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in 92243?
9 public middle schools are located in 92243.
What is the racial composition of students in 92243?
92243 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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