Schools in 92240 — Desert Hot Springs, California
92240 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.9 — 17.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 14.3 to 46.6, a 32.3-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
25.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.3
14.3 – 46.6
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
How 92240 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Desert Hot Springs High with a Scope Score of 47 and 11.2% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92240 averages 37.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92240 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 92240
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Hot Springs High Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Bella Vista Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 8.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 3 | Bubbling Wells Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 4 | Cabot Yerxa Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 5 | Julius Corsini Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 6 | Two Bunch Palms Elementary Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 7 | Painted Hills Middle Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 8 | Desert Springs Middle Palm Springs Unified Building Momentum | 3.9% | Needs Support 14/100 |
Schools in 92240 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 92240
- 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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Frequently asked questions
Are the schools in Desert Hot Springs good?
Desert Hot Springs's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.9/100, which is 17.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.4% 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 Desert Hot Springs?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Desert Hot Springs is Desert Hot Springs High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 11.2% 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 Desert Hot Springs schools compare to the state average?
Desert Hot Springs elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 6.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 37.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 14.3 to 46.6, a 32.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs has 8 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.