Emmett S. Finley Elementary
640 Chestnut Avenue, Holtville, CA 92250
Summary
Emmett S. Finley Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 46th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 35.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,429/4,657 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,581/4,657 (45th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 559 |
| Low-Income Students | 446 (80.2%) |
| English Learners | 264 (47.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 7.4 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math +1.2 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 38.2% to 51.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,429 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.2% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.7% to 46.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,581 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Emmett S. Finley Elementary rank in California?
Emmett S. Finley Elementary ranks No. 2,429 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,581 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Emmett S. Finley Elementary compare with other schools in Imperial County?
Emmett S. Finley Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
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