For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,955 students in 92234, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92234, CA are James Workman Middle School and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92234 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92234, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92234, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
92234, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92234, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92234, CA include James Workman Middle School and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92234?
2 public middle schools are located in 92234.
What is the racial composition of students in 92234?
92234 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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