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Schools in 92308 — Apple Valley, California: 8 schools. Average score 13.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

92308 has 8 ranked schools in Apple Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 31.6/100 — 13.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.4 to 45.5, a 27.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
31.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.1
18.4 – 45.5
Avg Exceeded %
7.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
34.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92308 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Apple Valley High with a Scope Score of 46 and 9.4% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 8.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92308. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92308 averages 34.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92308 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92308
92308Apple Valley8Developing
31.6/100
92307Apple Valley7Developing
35.3/100
+3.7
92309Baker3Needs Support
22.9/100
-8.7
92311Barstow5Needs Support
23.7/100
-7.9
92313Grand Terrace3Developing
36.8/100
+5.2
92314Big Bear City3Developing
35.7/100
+4.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 92308

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Apple Valley High
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
46/100
2Rio Vista School of Applied Learning
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
38/100
3Apple Valley Virtual Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Developing
38/100
4Vanguard Preparatory
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
34/100
5Sitting Bull Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
32/100
6High Desert Premier Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
1.6%Needs Support
27/100
7Sandia Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
21/100
8Mariana Academy
Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
18/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 92308Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92308 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 92308

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 92308 (Apple Valley) good?
92308 has 8 ranked schools in Apple Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 31.6/100 — 13.3 points below the state average. 7.9% 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 92308?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92308 is Apple Valley High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 9.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92308 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92308 average a Scope Score of 31.6/100 — 13.3 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 7.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92308?
Zip code 92308 has 8 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.