Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
Tel:
(760)770-8617
- Nellie N. Coffman Middle School serves 1,038 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Nellie N. Coffman Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Nellie N. Coffman Middle School's student population of 1,038 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,038 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nellie N. Coffman Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nellie N. Coffman Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6848 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 92% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Springs Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nellie N. Coffman Middle School is Cathedral City High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is James Workman Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cathedral City Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cathedral City Cathedral City Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 715 students
0.4 miles
69300 Converse Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760)770-8583 0.4 K-5 715 - Cathedral City Cathedral City High School Grades: 9-12 | 1569 students
0.5 miles
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760)770-0100 0.5 9-12 1569 - Rancho Mirage Rancho Mirage High School Grades: 9-12 | 1661 students
1.8 miles
31001 Rattler Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760)416-6055 1.8 9-12 1661 - Cathedral City Sunny Sands Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 768 students
2.0 miles
69-310 Mccallum Way
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760)770-8635 2.0 K-5 768 - Cathedral City James Workman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1331 students
2.5 miles
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760)770-8540 2.5 6-8 1331
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