Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho Mirage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 47%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Mirage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rancho Mirage Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rancho Mirage Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
27%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Mirage Elementary School?
330 students attend Rancho Mirage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rancho Mirage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Mirage Elementary School?
Rancho Mirage Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Mirage Elementary School offer ?
Rancho Mirage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rancho Mirage Elementary School part of?
Rancho Mirage Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 07, 2024 (Friday)
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