Desert Hot Springs · 92240
One ZIP code.Very different school stories.
Explore the public schools listed in 92240, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.
The schools in 92240 are the same schools listed on the Desert Hot Springs page.
92240 at a glance
92240 (Desert Hot Springs) has 8 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.
SchoolScope analysisSources and methodology →
Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.
One ZIP, different school levels
The average only tells part of the story.
Elementary schools
Explore elementary →38.9
5 comparable schools · average 22.4/100 · range 15.5–27.7
Middle schools
Explore middle →38.6
2 comparable schools · average 11.8/100 · range 9.2–14.4
High schools
Explore high →54.0
1 comparable schools · average 45.5/100 · range 45.5–45.5
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How patterns are defined →Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.
Schools in 92240
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Elementary schools in 92240 · 5 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 8.2% | 28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100 | |
| Cabot Yerxa Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 6.2% | 18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100 | |
| Julius Corsini Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 4.6% | 16th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100 | |
| Bubbling Wells Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 6.6% | 16th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 23/100 | |
| Two Bunch Palms Elementary Palm Springs Unified | 6.0% | 4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 16/100 |
Middle schools in 92240 · 2 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painted Hills Middle Palm Springs Unified | 4.5% | 3rd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 14/100 | |
| Desert Springs Middle Palm Springs Unified | 3.9% | 1st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 9/100 |
High schools in 92240 · 1 schools
| Compare | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High Palm Springs Unified | 11.2% | 26th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 45/100 |
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Read more →Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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