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Schools in 92225 — Blythe, California

92225 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.6 — 20.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.9 to 36.5, a 18.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
23.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.5
17.9 – 36.5
Avg Exceeded %
4.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
36.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92225 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Palo Verde High with a Scope Score of 36 and 4.3% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 92225 average 14.8% meeting standard but only 4.0% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92225. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92225 averages 36.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92225 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92225
92225Blythe523.6
92223Beaumont1243.1+19.5
92227Brawley933.2+9.5
92220Banning732.8+9.1
92231Calexico928.7+5.1
92234Cathedral City936.6+12.9

All schools in 92225

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Palo Verde High
Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum
36Riverside4.3%17.8%33.9%7.4%
2Margaret White Elementary
Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum
23Riverside4.3%16.6%22.6%7.2%
3Ruth Brown Elementary
Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum
21Riverside5.7%18.7%28.7%4.6%
4Twin Palms Continuation
Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum
20Riverside0.0%4.5%69.5%1.8%
5Felix J. Appleby Elementary
Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum
18Riverside5.8%16.4%28.3%5.7%

Schools in 92225 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 92225

  • 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 Blythe good?
Blythe's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 23.6/100, which is 20.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.0% 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 Blythe?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Blythe is Palo Verde High with a Scope Score of 36/100 and 4.3% 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 Blythe schools compare to the state average?
Blythe elementary schools average a Scope Score of 23.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 4.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 36.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.9 to 36.5, a 18.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Blythe?
Blythe has 5 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.