Schools in 92225 — Blythe, California
92225 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.6 — 20.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.9 to 36.5, a 18.5-point spread.
How 92225 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Palo Verde High with a Scope Score of 36 and 4.3% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 92225 average 14.8% meeting standard but only 4.0% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92225. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92225 averages 36.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92225 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 92225
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Verde High Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 2 | Margaret White Elementary Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 3 | Ruth Brown Elementary Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 4 | Twin Palms Continuation Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 5 | Felix J. Appleby Elementary Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 92225 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 92225
- 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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