D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Agua Caliente Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 42nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
617
Students
enrolled
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%13/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%42/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 52nd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−21 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic27%27%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
City Cathedral City
ZIP Code 92234
District 0629550
NCES School ID 062955004559
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92234

Understanding the community around Agua Caliente Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,209
Per Capita Income $34,807
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 80.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $381,800
Median Rent $1,445
Owner-Occupied 64.3%
Renter-Occupied 35.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Agua Caliente Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 93.7%
White 2.3%
Black 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 617
Teachers (FTE) 29.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Agua Caliente Elementary?
Agua Caliente Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Agua Caliente Elementary?
Agua Caliente Elementary has 617 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
What grades does Agua Caliente Elementary serve?
Agua Caliente Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Agua Caliente Elementary receive per student?
Agua Caliente Elementary receives $19,325 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Agua Caliente Elementary in 92234 ▼
Avg Home Value
$481,046
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,321
1-Year Change
-2.3%
% Renters
35.7%

Other Schools in 92234

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026