Margaret Hedrick Elementary School

550 S. Waterman Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Margaret Hedrick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Margaret Hedrick Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Margaret Hedrick Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Hedrick Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8304 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Margaret Hedrick Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Margaret Hedrick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Margaret Hedrick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
94%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Margaret Hedrick Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Margaret Hedrick Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Margaret Hedrick Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Margaret Hedrick Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Margaret Hedrick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Margaret Hedrick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret Hedrick Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Hedrick Elementary School is ranked #8304 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Margaret Hedrick Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Hedrick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Hedrick Elementary School?
480 students attend Margaret Hedrick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Margaret Hedrick Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Hedrick Elementary School?
Margaret Hedrick Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Margaret Hedrick Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Hedrick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Margaret Hedrick Elementary School part of?
Margaret Hedrick Elementary School is part of El Centro Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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