T. L. Waggoner Elementary
627 Joshua Tree Street, Imperial, CA 92251-8917
Summary
T. L. Waggoner Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 44.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,139/4,657 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,858/4,657 (60th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 613 |
| Low-Income Students | 367 (59.9%) |
| English Learners | 166 (27.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.8 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.3 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 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 43.8% to 48.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 44% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.0% to 58.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.0% 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 T. L. Waggoner Elementary compare within the district?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Imperial Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does T. L. Waggoner Elementary rank in California?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary ranks No. 2,139 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,858 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 T. L. Waggoner Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.0% meet the reading standard and 37.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does T. L. Waggoner Elementary compare with other schools in Imperial?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Imperial with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ImperialHow does T. L. Waggoner Elementary compare with other schools in Imperial County?
T. L. Waggoner Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| T. L. Waggoner ElementaryThis school | 44.9% | 46.4% |
| Ben Hulse Elementary | 41.5% | 46.5% |
| Imperial Cross Elementary | 44.9% | 49.7% |
