Mccabe Elementary School

701 West Mccabe Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,164 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mccabe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mccabe Elementary School's student population of 1,164 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,164 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Mccabe Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccabe Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2341 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mccabe Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mccabe 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.
59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mccabe 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.
40%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mccabe Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mccabe Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mccabe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
9%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mccabe Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Mccabe 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
35%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mccabe 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
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mccabe 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 Mccabe Elementary School's ranking?
Mccabe Elementary School is ranked #2341 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mccabe Elementary School often compared to?
Mccabe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T. L. Waggoner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mccabe Elementary School?
1,164 students attend Mccabe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mccabe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccabe Elementary School?
Mccabe Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mccabe Elementary School offer ?
Mccabe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mccabe Elementary School part of?
Mccabe Elementary School is part of Mccabe Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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