Best High Schools in Desert Center, CA

Desert Center, CA has 3 high schools with 4,489 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 Desert Center 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 Desert Center exceed expectations.

1. Twentynine Palms High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students

2. Desert Hot Springs High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palm Springs Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1742 Students

3. Desert Mirage High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students

Best Middle Schools in Desert Center, CA

Desert Center, CA has 3 middle schools with 1,420 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 Desert Center score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Desert Center meet expectations.

1. Twentynine Palms Junior High

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 413 Students

2. Toro Canyon Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Desert Center, CA

Desert Center, CA has 2 elementary schools with 1,523 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 Desert Center score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Desert Center don't meet expectations.

1. Twentynine Palms Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Morongo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 548 Students

2. Saul Martinez Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Coachella Valley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 975 Students

3. Eagle Mountain Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Desert Center Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Desert Center, CA

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

Community Factors

Desert Center, CA has a total population of 38 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Desert Center, CA

7,432

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Desert Center, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

77.86 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

10.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

67.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desert Center, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

100 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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