J. W. Oakley Elementary
1401 B Street, Brawley, CA 92227-1912
Summary
J. W. Oakley Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 13th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 17.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,919/4,657 (16th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,199/4,657 (10th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 654 |
| Low-Income Students | 563 (86.1%) |
| English Learners | 267 (40.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 5.9 points from last year and fell 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math -3.4 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 22.7% to 29.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,919 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 14.9% to 19.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,199 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 17.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell 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 J. W. Oakley Elementary compare within the district?
J. W. Oakley Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Brawley Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does J. W. Oakley Elementary rank in California?
J. W. Oakley Elementary ranks No. 3,919 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,199 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at J. W. Oakley Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 4 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 24.7% meet the reading standard and 16.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does J. W. Oakley Elementary compare with other schools in Brawley?
J. W. Oakley Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–5 schools in Brawley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BrawleyHow does J. W. Oakley Elementary compare with other schools in Imperial County?
J. W. Oakley Elementary is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Imperial CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| J. W. Oakley ElementaryThis school | 17.1% | 26.8% |
| Miguel Hidalgo Elementary | 21.8% | 27.1% |
| Myron D. Witter Elementary | 31.9% | 33.4% |
