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1202 Kloke Road, Calexico, CA 92231-3490
Summary
William Moreno Junior High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 13th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 15.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,082/1,204 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,011/1,204 (16th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 618 |
| Low-Income Students | 575 (93.0%) |
| English Learners | 318 (51.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period.
•Math +3.8 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 24.3% to 27.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,082 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 13.8% to 17.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,011 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 17.1% 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 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 William Moreno Junior High compare within the district?
William Moreno Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Calexico Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William Moreno Junior High rank in California?
William Moreno Junior High ranks No. 1,082 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,011 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at William Moreno Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 24.3% meet the reading standard and 15.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William Moreno Junior High compare with other schools in Calexico?
William Moreno Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Calexico with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CalexicoHow does William Moreno Junior High compare with other schools in Imperial County?
William Moreno Junior High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Imperial County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Imperial CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| William Moreno Junior HighThis school | 15.7% | 26.1% |
| Enrique Camarena Jr. High | 23.2% | 34.2% |
