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Schools in 92260 — Palm Desert, California

92260 has 3 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 50.1 — 4.6 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 37.1 to 61.1, a 24.0-point spread.

How 92260 schools perform

Palm Desert 92260's 3 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 50.1 — 4.6 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is George Washington Charter with a composite of 61.1 and 37.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92260 averages 22.6%, below the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
50.1
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
24.0
37.1 – 61.1
Avg Exceeded %
26.9%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
3
With composite scores

How 92260 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 92260
92260 Palm Desert 3 50.1
92264 Palm Springs 3 42.8 -7.3
92253 La Quinta 3 37.4 -12.7
92251 Imperial 3 51.2 +1.1
92250 Holtville 3 49.8 -0.3

All schools in 92260

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 George Washington Charter
Desert Sands Unified
Riverside 61.1 37.9% 68.4% 10.5% 1.2%
2 James Earl Carter Elementary
Desert Sands Unified
Riverside 52.1 30.9% 53.6% 25.5% 2.1%
3 Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Desert Sands Unified
Riverside 37.1 11.7% 30.7% 31.9% 3.2%

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