Serving 717 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Two Bunch Palms Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Two Bunch Palms Elementary serves the northwest part of Desert Hot Springs, CA, covering an area of approximately 28.5 square miles. Families typically face a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
717 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Two Bunch Palms Elementary 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 Two Bunch Palms Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#6175 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2011–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Two Bunch Palms Elementary School's ranking?
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School is ranked #6175 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Two Bunch Palms Elementary School often compared to?
Two Bunch Palms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bubbling Wells Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Two Bunch Palms Elementary School?
717 students attend Two Bunch Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Two Bunch Palms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Two Bunch Palms Elementary School?
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Two Bunch Palms Elementary School offer ?
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Two Bunch Palms Elementary School part of?
Two Bunch Palms Elementary School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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