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Best Schools in Descanso, CA
Descanso, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,603 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Descanso meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Descanso, CA
The top high schools in Descanso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Julian High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Julian Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
2. Granite Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grossmont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2398 Students
3. Mountain Empire High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
Best Middle Schools in Descanso, CA
The top middle schools in Descanso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joan Macqueen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
2. Julian Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Julian Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 88 Students
3. Pine Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 154 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Descanso, CA
The top elementary schools in Descanso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Descanso Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Empire Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 200 Students
2. Julian Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Julian Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 187 Students
3. Boulder Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 438 Students
4. Creekside Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG • 205 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Descanso, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Descanso, CA
How many schools are in Descanso, CA?
Descanso, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,603 students in total.
How do schools in Descanso perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Descanso score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Descanso meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Descanso?
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: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Descanso
1 of 1 schools in Descanso carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Descanso. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.