Serving 722 students in grades 6-8, Painted Hills 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 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Painted Hills Middle serves the northwest part of Desert Hot Springs, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 58.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Painted Hills Middle School's student population of 722 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
722 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Painted Hills 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 Painted Hills Middle School is 0.35, 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
#8431 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Painted Hills Middle School's ranking?
Painted Hills Middle School is ranked #8431 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Painted Hills Middle School?
722 students attend Painted Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Painted Hills Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Painted Hills Middle School?
Painted Hills Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Painted Hills Middle School offer ?
Painted Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Painted Hills Middle School part of?
Painted Hills Middle School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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