Raymond Cree Middle School

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Raymond Cree Middle School serves 779 students in grades 6-8.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 779 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Math Proficiency
: 27%
Reading Proficiency
: 42%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Raymond Cree Middle School's student population of 779 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

779 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Raymond Cree Middle 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

27%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raymond Cree Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

42%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raymond Cree Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

67%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Raymond Cree Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

16%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Raymond Cree Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Raymond Cree Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Raymond Cree Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Palm Springs Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raymond Cree Middle School's ranking?

Raymond Cree Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Raymond Cree Middle School?

779 students attend Raymond Cree Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Raymond Cree Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond Cree Middle School?

Raymond Cree Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Raymond Cree Middle School offer ?

Raymond Cree Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Raymond Cree Middle School part of?

Raymond Cree Middle School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.

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Last Day Of School

June 09, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 779 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Math Proficiency
: 27%
Reading Proficiency
: 42%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education