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Schools in 92283 — Winterhaven, California

92283 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.2 — 18.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.1 to 33.4, a 16.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
25.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.2
17.1 – 33.4
Avg Exceeded %
5.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
33.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92283 schools perform

The top-ranked school is San Pasqual Valley High with a Scope Score of 33 and 8.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92283 averages 33.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92283 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92283
92283Winterhaven3Needs Support
25.2/100
—
92284Yucca Valley4Developing
31.3/100
+6.1
92277Twentynine Palms6Developing
33.4/100
+8.1
92274Thermal7Needs Support
29.9/100
+4.6

School archetypes in 92283

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92283 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 92283

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Pasqual Valley High
San Pasqual Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
33/100
2San Pasqual Valley Elementary
San Pasqual Valley Unified On the Rise
4.4%Needs Support
25/100
3San Pasqual Middle
San Pasqual Valley Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
17/100

Schools in 92283 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 92283

  • 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 Winterhaven good?
Winterhaven's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.2/100, which is 18.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.5% 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 Winterhaven?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Winterhaven is San Pasqual Valley High with a Scope Score of 33/100 and 8.8% 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 Winterhaven schools compare to the state average?
Winterhaven elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 5.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 33.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.1 to 33.4, a 16.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Winterhaven?
Winterhaven has 3 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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