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Schools in 92250 — Holtville, California: 92250 schools average 3.8 points above the state — but the range is 25.3 points wide.

92250 has 4 ranked schools in Holtville, averaging a Scope Score of 48.6/100 — 3.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.1 to 57.4, a 25.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
48.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.3
32.1 – 57.4
Avg Exceeded %
17.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92250 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Pine Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 20.1% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 92250 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +7.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92250 averages 14.4%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92250 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92250
92250Holtville4Developing
48.6/100
92251Imperial6Developing
44.1/100
-4.6
92253La Quinta7Developing
34.4/100
-14.2
92243El Centro17Developing
41.2/100
-7.4
92240Desert Hot Springs8Needs Support
29.4/100
-19.2
92260Palm Desert5Developing
49.8/100
+1.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92250

2 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92250 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92250

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pine Elementary
Holtville Unified Growth Engine
20.1%Solid
57/100
2Holtville Middle
Holtville Unified Growth Engine
22.6%Solid
54/100
3Holtville High
Holtville Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Solid
51/100
4Emmett S. Finley Elementary
Holtville Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 92250Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92250 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 92250

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92250 (Holtville) good?
92250 has 4 ranked schools in Holtville, averaging a Scope Score of 48.6/100 — 3.8 points above the state average. 17.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92250?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92250 is Pine Elementary with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 20.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92250 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92250 average a Scope Score of 48.6/100 — 3.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 17.3% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92250?
Zip code 92250 has 4 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.