Desert Valley Elementary
Calexico, CA · Calexico Unified · Grades K-6
3,717th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
Desert Valley Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desert Valley Elementary 3,717th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2015 to 34th in 2025 — improving.
Desert Valley Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 421 students tested
Desert Valley Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 747 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.2% | 96.7% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Desert Valley Elementary
Typical home value $391K in zip 92231 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Desert Valley Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Kennedy Gardens ElementaryCalexico Unified · 1.2 mi away5,301st of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 15% - 2Jefferson ElementaryCalexico Unified · 1.2 mi away4,661st of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 21% - 1Dool ElementaryCalexico Unified · 1.3 mi away5,343rd of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 15% - 1Rockwood ElementaryCalexico Unified · 1.4 mi away5,374th of 5,659
ELA 16% · Math 16% - 2Mains ElementaryCalexico Unified · 2.1 mi away4,904th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 20% - 3Blanche Charles ElementaryCalexico Unified · 2.4 mi away4,029th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 7Dogwood ElementaryHeber Elementary · 4.6 mi away1,976th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 50% - 3Meadows ElementaryMeadows Union · 7.4 mi away4,343rd of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desert Valley Elementary in?
Desert Valley Elementary is part of the Calexico Unified district in Calexico, California.
Is Desert Valley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Valley Elementary 3,717th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Valley Elementary?
Hispanic 97%, Two or more races 2%, White 1% (747 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Valley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92231 is $391K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.