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Schools in 92284 — Yucca Valley, California

92284 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.3 — 12.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.4 to 40.2, a 15.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
31.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.8
24.4 – 40.2
Avg Exceeded %
7.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
31.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92284 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Yucca Valley High with a Scope Score of 40 and 11.4% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92284. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92284 averages 31.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92284 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92284
92284Yucca Valley4Developing
31.3/100
—
92283Winterhaven3Needs Support
25.2/100
-6.1
92277Twentynine Palms6Developing
33.4/100
+2.1
92274Thermal7Needs Support
29.9/100
-1.4

All schools in 92284

#SchoolExceededScore
1Yucca Valley High
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
40/100
2Yucca Valley Elementary
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
8.9%Developing
32/100
3Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
28/100
4Onaga Elementary
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Needs Support
24/100

Schools in 92284 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 92284

  • 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 Yucca Valley good?
Yucca Valley's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.3/100, which is 12.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.3% 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 Yucca Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Yucca Valley is Yucca Valley High with a Scope Score of 40/100 and 11.4% 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 Yucca Valley schools compare to the state average?
Yucca Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.4 to 40.2, a 15.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Yucca Valley?
Yucca Valley 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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