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Schools in 92250 — Holtville, California

92250 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.0 — 5.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.6 to 56.9, a 23.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
49.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.3
33.6 – 56.9
Avg Exceeded %
17.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92250 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Holtville High with a Scope Score of 57 and 13.8% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92250 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +7.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92250 averages 14.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92250 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92250
92250Holtville4Developing
49.0/100
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92251Imperial6Developing
44.3/100
-4.7
92253La Quinta7Developing
33.6/100
-15.3
92243El Centro15Developing
40.7/100
-8.3
92240Desert Hot Springs8Needs Support
25.9/100
-23.1
92260Palm Desert5Developing
50.0/100
+1.0

School archetypes in 92250

2 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92250 are classified as Growth Engine (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 92250

#SchoolExceededScore
1Holtville High
Holtville Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Solid
57/100
2Pine Elementary
Holtville Unified Growth Engine
20.1%Solid
53/100
3Holtville Middle
Holtville Unified Growth Engine
22.6%Solid
52/100
4Emmett S. Finley Elementary
Holtville Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
34/100

Schools in 92250 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 92250

  • 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 Holtville good?
Holtville's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0/100, which is 5.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.3% 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 Holtville?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Holtville is Holtville High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 13.8% 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 Holtville schools compare to the state average?
Holtville elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 17.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.6 to 56.9, a 23.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Holtville?
Holtville has 4 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.

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