D−
Desert Springs Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 · (760) 251-7200 · Part of Palm Springs Unified School District
Students
749
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Desert Springs Middle
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 37 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 52 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail, Desert Hot Springs
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6274
Grade 7233
Grade 8242
Enrollment over time
874’20
800’21
803’22
740’23
749’24
Down 14.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 85%White 6%Black 5%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.