Best Schools in Desert Lake, CA
Desert Lake, CA has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,181 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Desert Lake don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desert Lake, CA
The top high schools in Desert Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muroc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 442 Students
2. Boron Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muroc Joint Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 250 Students
3. California City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mojave Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desert Lake, CA
The top middle schools in Desert Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. California City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mojave Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desert Lake, CA
The top elementary schools in Desert Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hacienda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mojave Unified • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 528 Students
2. West Boron Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muroc Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 290 Students
3. Robert P. Ulrich Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mojave Unified • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desert Lake, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desert Lake, CA has a total population of 123 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desert Lake, 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 Desert Lake, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desert Lake, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desert Lake, 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 Desert Lake, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desert Lake, CA
How many schools are in Desert Lake, CA?
Desert Lake, CA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,181 students in total.
How do schools in Desert Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Desert Lake score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Desert Lake don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desert Lake?
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: 17%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations