Bobby Duke Middle School

85-358 Bagdad Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236

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Tel: (760) 398-0139

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Bobby Duke Middle School serves 729 students in grades 7-8.

Bobby Duke Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 729 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bobby Duke Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bobby Duke Middle School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

729 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bobby Duke Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bobby Duke Middle School is 0.02, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3321 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

Hispanic

99%

56%

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Black

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White

22%

Hawaiian

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Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.02

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

88%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bobby Duke Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Coachella Valley Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bobby Duke Middle School's ranking?

Bobby Duke Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Bobby Duke Middle School?

729 students attend Bobby Duke Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Bobby Duke Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bobby Duke Middle School?

Bobby Duke Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Bobby Duke Middle School offer ?

Bobby Duke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Bobby Duke Middle School part of?

Bobby Duke Middle School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 729 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education