Bill E. Young Jr. Middle
220 South International Boulevard, Calipatria, CA 92233-9724
Summary
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 54th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 803/1,734 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 808/1,735 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 322 |
| Low-Income Students | 292 (90.7%) |
| English Learners | 81 (25.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.7 points from last year and rose 8.9 points over the full period. Math rose 8.9 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period.
•Math +10.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.4% to 57.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.3% to 37.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.2-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 37.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bill E. Young Jr. Middle rank in California?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle ranks No. 803 of 1,734 in reading and No. 808 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Bill E. Young Jr. Middle compare with other schools in Imperial County?
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 5–8 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
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