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Schools in 92201 — Indio, California

92201 has 17 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.6 — 13.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.3 to 52.5, a 36.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
30.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.3
16.3 – 52.5
Avg Exceeded %
8.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
32.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How 92201 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Shadow Hills High with a Scope Score of 53 and 9.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92201 averages 32.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92201 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92201
92201Indio17Developing
30.6/100
92203Indio3Developing
37.7/100
+7.1

School archetypes in 92201

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine14 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92201 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92201

#SchoolExceededScore
1Shadow Hills High
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Solid
53/100
2Indio High
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
45/100
3Martin Van Buren Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Growth Engine
16.9%Developing
44/100
4John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Desert Sands Unified On the Rise
16.3%Developing
43/100
5Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Developing
41/100
6Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
34/100
7Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Desert Sands Unified On the Rise
12.3%Developing
34/100
8Mountain Vista Elementary
Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Needs Support
27/100
9Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
7.2%Needs Support
27/100
10Herbert Hoover Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
26/100
11Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
26/100
12Andrew Jackson Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
25/100
13Amistad High (Continuation)
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100
14James Madison Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Needs Support
22/100
15Indio Middle
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
2.1%Needs Support
18/100
16John F. Kennedy Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
18/100
17Thomas Jefferson Middle
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
2.1%Needs Support
16/100

Schools in 92201 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92201

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Indio good?
Indio's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.6/100, which is 13.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Indio?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Indio is Shadow Hills High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 9.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Indio schools compare to the state average?
Indio elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 32.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.3 to 52.5, a 36.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Indio?
Indio has 17 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.