Serving 648 students in grades 7-8, Bobby Duke Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bobby Duke Middle serves the northern part of Coachella, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 369.3 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.8 miles, and the furthest edge extending up to 34.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bobby Duke Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bobby Duke Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bobby Duke Middle School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8583 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bobby Duke Middle School's ranking?
Bobby Duke Middle School is ranked #8583 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bobby Duke Middle School often compared to?
Bobby Duke Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School by visitors of our site.
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 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bobby Duke Middle School?
648 students attend Bobby Duke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bobby Duke Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bobby Duke Middle School?
Bobby Duke Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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