Barbara Worth Junior High School

About Barbara Worth Junior High School

Barbara Worth Junior High School is a public school located in the city of El Centro, California. The school is part of the Central Union High School District and serves grades 6-8. Barbara Worth Junior High School is a comprehensive school that offers a variety of educational programs and activities to its students. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, by providing students with the necessary tools to succeed in their future endeavors. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and music.
The faculty and staff at Barbara Worth Junior High School are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all of their students. The school offers a variety of resources and support services to help students reach their highest potential. The school also provides a variety of enrichment programs to help students explore their interests and develop their skills.
Barbara Worth Junior High School is committed to providing a quality education to all of its students. The school strives to create an environment where students can learn and grow while preparing for the future.

Address:	385 D St. Brawley, CA 92227
Phone:	(760) 344-2153
Site:	besd.org
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	905 students

Overview Barbara Worth Junior High School

Barbara Worth Junior High School serves 905 students in grades 7-8.
Barbara Worth Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Barbara Worth Junior High School

Barbara Worth Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Barbara Worth Junior High School is 0.10, 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.