Serving 588 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rockwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rockwood Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Motto
We Shoot for the Stars by Enhancing Creative Minds to Excel
School Rankings
Rockwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwood Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8842 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwood Elementary School's ranking?
Rockwood Elementary School is ranked #8842 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rockwood Elementary School often compared to?
Rockwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanche Charles Elementary School, Mains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rockwood Elementary School?
588 students attend Rockwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rockwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockwood Elementary School?
Rockwood Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rockwood Elementary School offer ?
Rockwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rockwood Elementary School part of?
Rockwood Elementary School is part of Calexico Unified School District.
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