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Schools in 92284 — Yucca Valley, California: 3 schools. Average score 15.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92284 has 3 ranked schools in Yucca Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 28.7/100 — 15.2 points below the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 92284's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 17.8 to 40.5, a 22.7-point spread.

How 92284 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Yucca Valley High with a Scope Score of 41 and 11.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92284 averages 30.8%, above the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 92284's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92284 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92284
92284Yucca Valley328.7/100
92240Desert Hot Springs12.2822.6/100-6.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92284

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum1 not compared

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92284 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92284

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range17.8 – 40.5
22.7 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 23.7/1002 ranked elementary schools1 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Yucca Valley Elementary
Morongo Unified On the Rise
8.9%Developing
30/100
2Onaga Elementary
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Needs Support
18/100

High Schools (2)

avg 33.7/1002 ranked high schools1 Solid, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Yucca Valley High
Morongo Unified Building Momentum
11.4%Needs Support
41/100
2Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
Morongo Unified continuation high school
0.0%Solid
27/100 · 65th in class
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 92284Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92284 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 92284

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 92284 (Yucca Valley) good?
92284 has 3 ranked schools in Yucca Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 28.7/100 — 15.2 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92284's own mix of school levels. 7.3% 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 92284?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92284 is Yucca Valley High with a Scope Score of 41/100 and 11.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92284 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92284 average a Scope Score of 28.7/100 — 15.2 points below the state average of 43.9, a state average weighted to zip code 92284's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 7.3% vs. 20.9% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92284?
Zip code 92284 has 3 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.