Best High Schools in 92253, CA

92253, CA has 4 high schools with 7,406 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 92253 score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 92253 exceed expectations.

1. Palm Desert High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2050 Students

2. La Quinta High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2500 Students

3. Coachella Valley High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2657 Students

4. Summit High (continuation)

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 199 Students

Best Middle Schools in 92253, CA

92253, CA has 4 middle schools with 2,904 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 92253 score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 92253 meet expectations.

1. Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 669 Students

2. La Quinta Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students

3. John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students

4. Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 92253, CA

92253, CA has 10 elementary schools with 4,728 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 92253 score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 92253 don't meet expectations.

1. Gerald R. Ford Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students

2. Mountain Vista Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 600 Students

3. Westside Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students

4. La Quinta Christian Fellowship

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

La Quinta Christian Fellowship • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students

5. Harry S. Truman Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 666 Students

6. James Monroe Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 581 Students

7. Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 782 Students

8. Benjamin Franklin Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 619 Students

9. Carrillo Ranch Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Desert Sands Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 92253, CA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

92253, CA has a total population of 37,338 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 92253, CA

15,452

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 92253, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.78 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 92253, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 92253, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,188 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 92253, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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