Best Schools in Descanso, CA
Descanso, CA has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 4,279 students attend Descanso, CA schools. On average, schools in Descanso score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Descanso don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Descanso, CA
Descanso, CA has 3 high schools with 2,931 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 Descanso score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Descanso meet expectations.
1. Granite Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2398 Students
2. Julian High
SchoolGrade
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Julian Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
3. Mountain Empire High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
Best Middle Schools in Descanso, CA
Descanso, CA has 3 middle schools with 642 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 Descanso score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Descanso underperform expectations.
1. Pine Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
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Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 154 Students
2. Joan Macqueen Middle
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Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
3. Julian Junior High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Julian Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Descanso, CA
Descanso, CA has 3 elementary schools with 706 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 Descanso score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Descanso don't meet expectations.
1. Descanso Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 200 Students
2. Potrero Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 319 Students
3. Julian Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Julian Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 187 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Descanso, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Descanso, CA has a total population of 1,759 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Descanso, 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 Descanso, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Descanso, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Descanso, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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