Schools in 92253 — La Quinta, California
92253 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.6 — 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.4 to 51.1, a 28.7-point spread.
How 92253 schools perform
The top-ranked school is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 51 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92253 averages 35.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92253 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92253
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92253 is classified as On the Rise — 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 92253
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Quinta High Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 19.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Desert Sands Unified On the Rise | 11.1% | Developing 38/100 |
| 3 | Summit High (Continuation) Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 2.8% | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | Harry S. Truman Elementary Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | La Quinta Middle Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 10.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Horizon Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 7 | Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 92253 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 92253
- 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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