Schools in 92236 — Coachella, California: 9 schools. Average score 3.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92236 has 9 ranked schools in Coachella, averaging a Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 3.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 24.5 to 66.9, a 42.4-point spread.
How 92236 schools perform
The top-ranked school is David W. Long Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 35.0% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 3.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92236. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92236 averages 25.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92236 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92236 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92236 | Coachella | 9 | Developing 41.4/100 | — |
| 92234 | Cathedral City | 9 | Developing 38.4/100 | -3.0 |
| 92240 | Desert Hot Springs | 8 | Needs Support 29.4/100 | -11.9 |
| 92231 | Calexico | 9 | Developing 32.2/100 | -9.2 |
| 92243 | El Centro | 17 | Developing 41.2/100 | -0.1 |
| 92227 | Brawley | 9 | Developing 33.2/100 | -8.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92236
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All schools in 92236
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David W. Long Elementary Etiwanda Elementary Strong All-Around | 35.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | NOVA Academy - Coachella Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 20.2% | Developing 46/100 |
| 4 | Imagine Schools, Riverside County Riverside County Office of Education Culture First | 9.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Valley View Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 6 | Coral Mountain Academy Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.8% | Developing 38/100 |
| 7 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Valle del Sol Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 9 | Palm View Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Schools in 92236 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology