Schools in 92240 — Desert Hot Springs, California: 8 schools. Average score 18.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92240 has 8 ranked schools in Desert Hot Springs, averaging a Scope Score of 22.6/100 — 18.1 points below the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 92240's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 9.2 to 45.5, a 36.3-point spread.
How 92240 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Desert Hot Springs High with a Scope Score of 45 and 11.2% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 92240's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 5 schools in 92240 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92240 averages 37.4%, above the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 92240's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92240 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92240 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92240 | Desert Hot Springs | — | 8 | 22.6/100 | — |
| 92262 | Palm Springs | 8.2 | 4 | 33.7/100 | +11.0 |
| 92234 | Cathedral City | 9.6 | 8 | 34.8/100 | +12.1 |
| 92264 | Palm Springs | 9.9 | 3 | 33.6/100 | +11.0 |
| 92284 | Yucca Valley | 11.4 | 3 | 29.3/100 | +6.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92240
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92240 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 92240
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bella Vista Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 8.2% | 28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100 |
| 2 | Cabot Yerxa Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 6.2% | 18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100 |
| 3 | Julius Corsini Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 4.6% | 16th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100 |
| 4 | Bubbling Wells Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 6.6% | 16th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100 |
| 5 | Two Bunch Palms Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 6.0% | 4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 16/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painted Hills Middle Palm Springs Unified | 4.5% | 3rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 14/100 |
| 2 | Desert Springs Middle Palm Springs Unified | 3.9% | 1st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 9/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Hot Springs High Palm Springs Unified | 11.2% | 26th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 45/100 |
Schools in 92240 on the map
Open these schools 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