Best Public Schools in Zip Code 92262


Summary:

The 92262 zip code area of Palm Springs, California is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. While some schools, like Palm Springs High and Katherine Finchy Elementary, demonstrate relatively stronger academic performance, the district as a whole faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors and student engagement.

Palm Springs High stands out with a 3-star rating, ranking 903 out of 2,323 California high schools. The school maintains a strong 96.2% four-year graduation rate and performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, but lags behind in Mathematics. In contrast, Katherine Finchy Elementary ranks 2,687 out of 5,862 California elementary schools and demonstrates relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state.

Across the schools, academic performance varies, with some schools performing above the district and state averages, while others lag behind. Notably, Science proficiency is generally lower than English Language Arts and Mathematics, except at Katherine Finchy Elementary. Additionally, all schools in the area face high rates of chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting overall student outcomes. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and resource allocation could lead to improved educational opportunities for the students in this community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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