Schools in 92253 — La Quinta, California: 6 schools. Average score 10.7 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92253 has 6 ranked schools in La Quinta, averaging a Scope Score of 30.6/100 — 10.7 points below the state average of 41.3 (a state average weighted to 92253's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.2 to 51.4, a 31.1-point spread.
How 92253 schools perform
The top-ranked school is La Quinta High with a Scope Score of 51 and 19.1% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92253 averages 35.3%, above the state average of 18.8%, weighted to 92253's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92253 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92253 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92253 | La Quinta | — | 6 | 30.6/100 | — |
| 92236 | Coachella | 2.6 | 9 | 35.6/100 | +5.0 |
| 92201 | Indio | 3.2 | 16 | 27.2/100 | -3.4 |
| 92203 | Indio | 3.6 | 3 | 33.5/100 | +2.9 |
| 92260 | Palm Desert | 4.7 | 5 | 46.4/100 | +15.8 |
| 92274 | Thermal | 10.4 | 6 | 30.6/100 | -0.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92253
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92253 is classified as On the Rise — 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 92253
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Desert Sands Unified On the Rise | 11.1% | Solid 36/100 |
| 2 | Harry S. Truman Elementary Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 28/100 |
| 3 | Horizon Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Quinta Middle Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 10.5% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 2 | Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 20/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Quinta High Desert Sands Unified Building Momentum | 19.1% | Developing 51/100 |
| 2 | Summit High (Continuation) Desert Sands Unified continuation high school | 2.8% | Strong 32/100 · 90th in class |
Schools in 92253 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