Schools in 92234 — Cathedral City, California
92234 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.6 — 7.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 47.6, a 21.3-point spread.
How 92234 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sunny Sands Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 19.9% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92234. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92234 averages 26.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92234 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92234
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92234 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 92234
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunny Sands Elementary Palm Springs Unified Culture First | 19.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Cathedral City High Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Rio Vista Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 18.7% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Landau Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 15.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 5 | Cathedral City Elementary Palm Springs Unified Culture First | 7.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 6 | Agua Caliente Elementary Palm Springs Unified On the Rise | 7.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 7 | James Workman Middle Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Mt. San Jacinto High Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 9 | Nellie N. Coffman Middle Palm Springs Unified On the Rise | 6.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 92234 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 92234
- 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
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