Bella Vista Elementary School
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Phone: (760) 251-7244
Fax: (760) 251-7255
District: Palm Springs Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 779 students
Bella Vista Elementary School, a public school located in Desert Hot Springs, CA, serves grades K-5 in the Palm Springs Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bella Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Desert Hot Springs, CA. 779 students attend Bella Vista Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: December 19, 2019
The staff at this school is amazing, they just need to replace the principal with the Vic principal and then the school would probably be a great school.
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: December 19, 2019
There is a lot of bulling that is over looked and not taken care of unless a parent complains about it.
Posted: December 19, 2019
The principal seems like she does not want to be there at all and is very rude to parents and passive with the students. The Vic Principal should be in charge.
Posted: December 19, 2019
The staff that deals with special needs students is excellent. I have a daughter who has an IEP and they helped her as much as they could before she moved on to middle school.
Posted: December 19, 2019
Posted: July 26, 2018
Students are recognized for differences and appropriately provided skills to enhance learning.
Would also recommend a buddy-system, whereby a student-mentor provide additional guidance in work assignments or projects, AND protect against play-yard bullying or teasing.
Posted: July 26, 2018
Good policies; administrators and teachers reinforce policies.
(Need more enforcement on play-yard)
Posted: July 26, 2018
Extremely pleased with the school's environment and staff.
I wouldn't have my grandson in any other school in DHS - Go Bulldogs!
Posted: July 26, 2018
Bella Vista is a "no-homework" school. Although this is student-friendly, I believe there should be periodic student targeted homework assignments. This is true since our test scores are lower than the average.
Posted: July 26, 2018
Last year's 2nd grade did not enforce the daily calendar policy. Teachers should be monitored, as well as students. (Note: this teacher retired last year)
My experience with K, 1, 2 & 4 teachers have been very good, so I disagree with the earlier comnent posted - majority of teachers are not lazy, they are caring and make an effort to assist all student needs.
Posted: July 26, 2018
School has several student level policies concerning integrity, no-bullying and compassion toward others, regardless of differences.
Would, however, recommend tighter no-bullying on play yard.
Posted: April 26, 2018
Posted: April 26, 2018
No communication at All you have to chase them down
Posted: April 26, 2018
Posted: April 26, 2018
Posted: April 26, 2018
Horrible the teachers everything . And they are lazy and don't care
Posted: April 26, 2018
Posted: December 27, 2011
I am very proud to have my son at Wenzlaff school. The school has been improving every year. Even though the teachers change each year, those at the school are great. I am very pleased with my son's progress. I feel he is safe and learning.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Shafter Avenue | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 9.4 mi | |
| 2 | Murray Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 11.4 mi | |
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| 4 | Redhawk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Temecula | CA | 48.7 mi | |
| 5 | Amberwalk Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 49.5 mi | |
| 6 | The Ranchos | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 50 mi |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoke Tree | Twentynine Palms | CA | 26.5 mi | |
| 2 | Murrieta, California | Murrieta | CA | 45.4 mi | |
| 3 | Murrieta | Murrieta | CA | 46.4 mi | |
| 4 | Temecula, California | Temecula | CA | 47.7 mi | |
| 5 | West Side | murrieta | CA | 49.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| 29 Palms Marine Base | 30.6 mi. |
| March Air Reserve Base | 42.6 mi. |
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