Serving 694 students in grades 7-8, Cahuilla Desert Junior High 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cahuilla Desert Junior High School's student population of 694 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cahuilla Desert Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cahuilla Desert Junior High 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7074 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cahuilla Desert Junior High School's ranking?
Cahuilla Desert Junior High School is ranked #7074 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cahuilla Desert Junior High School often compared to?
Cahuilla Desert Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Vista Elementary School, Bobby Duke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cahuilla Desert Junior High School?
694 students attend Cahuilla Desert Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cahuilla Desert Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cahuilla Desert Junior High School?
Cahuilla Desert Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cahuilla Desert Junior High School offer ?
Cahuilla Desert Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cahuilla Desert Junior High School part of?
Cahuilla Desert Junior High School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.
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