Serving 1,298 students in grades 6-8, Palm Desert Charter Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Desert Charter Middle School's student population of 1,298 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palm Desert Charter Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Palm Desert Charter Middle School often compared to?
Palm Desert Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Palm Desert Charter Middle School?
1,298 students attend Palm Desert Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Palm Desert Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Desert Charter Middle School?
Palm Desert Charter Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palm Desert Charter Middle School offer ?
Palm Desert Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palm Desert Charter Middle School part of?
Palm Desert Charter Middle School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2021
This school was great! I was in the band program for 3 years, and I loved the community there. There are electives like art, theater, Spanish, foods, robotics, engineering, and choir, but there are many more to choose from. Some of the teachers are lenient about what you're doing during class as long as you''re getting all your work done.
5 12/8/2021
This school was great!
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