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Elementary Schools in La Quinta, California

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 33.6/100

La Quinta, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Quinta High at 51/100, where 19.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Quinta schools average 10.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.3% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.7
22.4 – 51.1
Avg Exceeded %
10.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
35.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How La Quinta schools compare

La Quinta's 7 ranked elementary schools average 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.

The top-ranked school is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 51 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in La Quinta averages 35.3%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in La Quinta ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Quinta High
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
51/100
2Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
38/100
3Summit High (Continuation)
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Developing
36/100
4Harry S. Truman Elementary
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
15.8%Developing
34/100
5La Quinta Middle
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Needs Support
29/100
6Horizon
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Needs Support
26/100
7Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
22/100

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.

Private Schools in La Quinta

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

La Quinta Christian Fellowship
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 24 students
6:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Quinta

  • 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 La Quinta good?
La Quinta's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100, which is 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.4% 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 La Quinta?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Quinta is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 19.1% 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 La Quinta schools compare to the state average?
La Quinta elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 22.4 to 51.1, a 28.7-point spread.
How many schools are in La Quinta?
La Quinta has 7 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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