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Schools in 92236 — Coachella, California

92236 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.5 — 6.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.2 to 63.7, a 38.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
37.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.5
25.2 – 63.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 92236 schools perform

The top-ranked school is David W. Long Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 35.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92236 averages 26.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92236 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92236
92236Coachella7Developing
37.5/100
92234Cathedral City9Developing
36.6/100
-0.9
92240Desert Hot Springs8Needs Support
25.9/100
-11.6
92231Calexico9Needs Support
28.7/100
-8.7
92243El Centro15Developing
40.7/100
+3.2
92227Brawley9Developing
33.2/100
-4.3

School archetypes in 92236

1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 92236

#SchoolExceededScore
1David W. Long Elementary
Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around
35.0%Solid
64/100
2Peter Pendleton Elementary
Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Developing
43/100
3Coral Mountain Academy
Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.8%Developing
34/100
4Valley View Elementary
Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
34/100
5Valle del Sol Elementary
Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
32/100
6Cesar Chavez Elementary
Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
30/100
7Palm View Elementary
Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Needs Support
25/100

Schools in 92236 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 92236

  • 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 Coachella good?
Coachella's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.5/100, which is 6.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.1% 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 Coachella?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Coachella is David W. Long Elementary with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 35.0% 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 Coachella schools compare to the state average?
Coachella elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.2 to 63.7, a 38.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Coachella?
Coachella has 7 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.