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Best Schools in 92242, CA
92242, CA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 878 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 92242 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 92242, CA
The top high schools in 92242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needles High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needles Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students
Best Middle Schools in 92242, CA
The top middle schools in 92242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needles Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needles Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 92242, CA
The top elementary schools in 92242, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monument Peak
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 72 Students
2. Vista Colorado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needles Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 92242, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
92242, CA has a total population of 1,228 with 6% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 92242, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92242, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92242, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92242, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 92242, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 92242, CA
How many schools are in 92242, CA?
92242, CA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 878 students in total.
How do schools in 92242 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 92242 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 92242 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 92242?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations