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Schools in 92277 — Twentynine Palms, California: 6 schools. Average score 10.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92277 has 6 ranked schools in Twentynine Palms, averaging a Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.7 to 45.0, a 21.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.3
23.7 – 45.0
Avg Exceeded %
13.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 92277 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Twentynine Palms Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 17.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92277 averages 26.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92277 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92277
92277Twentynine Palms6Developing
34.6/100
92274Thermal7Developing
31.2/100
-3.4
92283Winterhaven3Needs Support
28.6/100
-6.0
92284Yucca Valley4Developing
31.3/100
-3.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92277

2 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92277 are classified as On the Rise (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 92277

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Twentynine Palms Elementary
Morongo Unified On the Rise
17.2%Developing
45/100
2Twentynine Palms High
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Developing
40/100
3Condor Elementary
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
17.2%Developing
39/100
4Yucca Mesa Elementary
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
15.2%Developing
31/100
5Oasis Elementary
Morongo Unified On the Rise
7.3%Needs Support
29/100
6Palm Vista Elementary
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
24/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 92277Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92277 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 92277

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 92277 (Twentynine Palms) good?
92277 has 6 ranked schools in Twentynine Palms, averaging a Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average. 13.1% 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 92277?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92277 is Twentynine Palms Elementary with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 17.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92277 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92277 average a Scope Score of 34.6/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 13.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92277?
Zip code 92277 has 6 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.