McCabe Elementary
701 West McCabe Road, El Centro, CA 92243-9507
Summary
McCabe Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 49.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 361/1,734 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 319/1,735 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,109 |
| Low-Income Students | 469 (42.3%) |
| English Learners | 145 (13.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.0 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math +1.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 49.6% to 71.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 47% to 66%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.6% to 70.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.9% 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 McCabe Elementary rank in California?
McCabe Elementary ranks No. 361 of 1,734 in reading and No. 319 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does McCabe Elementary compare with other schools in El Centro?
McCabe Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in El Centro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CentroHow does McCabe Elementary compare with other schools in Imperial County?
McCabe Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McCabe ElementaryThis school | 49.2% | 58.8% |
| De Anza Magnet | 43.4% | 53.1% |
| Meadows Elementary | 26.2% | 32.3% |
