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

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2398 Students

2. Julian High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Julian Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students

3. Mountain Empire High

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 154 Students

2. Joan Macqueen Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

3. Julian Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 200 Students

2. Potrero Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 319 Students

3. Julian Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

4,279

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

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

D-

44.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

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

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

149 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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