C
Below Average
52/100

John Kelley Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 87-163 Center St., Thermal, CA 92274
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
A
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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
496
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%22/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.73 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% 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 −7 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 proficiency29% (−19 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−13 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%22%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -11 pts, math -6 pts19th 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 87-163 Center St.
City Thermal
ZIP Code 92274
District 0609070
NCES School ID 060907000922
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92274

Understanding the community around John Kelley Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $30,489
Per Capita Income $17,967
Poverty Rate 23.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 8.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.9%
High School or Higher 44.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,800
Median Rent $830
Owner-Occupied 86.4%
Renter-Occupied 13.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John Kelley Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 97.6%
Two or More Races 1.6%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 496
Teachers (FTE) 31.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John Kelley Elementary?
John Kelley Elementary has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 John Kelley Elementary?
John Kelley Elementary has 496 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does John Kelley Elementary serve?
John Kelley Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does John Kelley Elementary receive per student?
John Kelley Elementary receives $19,847 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John Kelley Elementary in 92274 ▼
Avg Home Value
$303,400
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,872
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
13.6%

Other Schools in 92274

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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