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1530 South Waterman Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243-4142
Summary
De Anza Magnet is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
53.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 501/1,734 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 445/1,735 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 504 |
| Low-Income Students | 347 (68.8%) |
| English Learners | 162 (32.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period. Math rose 8.1 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
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 22.5% to 73.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
18.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.2% 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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.5% to 58.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 De Anza Magnet rank in California?
De Anza Magnet ranks No. 501 of 1,734 in reading and No. 445 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does De Anza Magnet compare with other schools in El Centro?
De Anza Magnet is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in El Centro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CentroHow does De Anza Magnet compare with other schools in Imperial County?
De Anza Magnet is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Imperial CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| De Anza MagnetThis school | 43.4% | 53.1% |
| McCabe Elementary | 49.2% | 58.8% |
| Meadows Elementary | 26.2% | 32.3% |
