Palm Desert Charter Middle School

Palm Desert Charter Middle School is a public middle school in Palm Desert, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated B-, with 1,298 students and a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 58% in English Language Arts, 39% in Math and 32% in Science.

B-TopHap school rating

Charter

Rating: B-
Grades: 6–8
Enrollment: 1,298
Students per teacher: 27.6:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts58%

Math39%

Science32%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: Yes

Student body

Hispanic52%

White34%

Two or more races6%

Asian6%

Black2%

Native American0%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch: 61%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -7.7%
Prior-year enrollment: 1,406

Homes assigned to this school

63,111 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Palm Desert Charter Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address: 74200 Rutledge Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 862-4320
Setting: City - Small
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 061111001231

School district

Desert Sands Unified School District

District rating: C+
Schools: 35
Students: 25,615
Spending per student: $16,358
Teachers (FTE): 1,081
Grades: K–12

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Common questions

About Palm Desert Charter Middle School

How is Palm Desert Charter Middle School rated?

Palm Desert Charter Middle School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Desert Sands Unified School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Palm Desert Charter Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Palm Desert Charter Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 58% in English Language Arts, 39% in Math and 32% in Science.

What grades does Palm Desert Charter Middle School serve?

Palm Desert Charter Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Palm Desert Charter Middle School?

1,298 students attend Palm Desert Charter Middle School, down from 1,406 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 27.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Palm Desert Charter Middle School?

TopHap matches 63,111 residential properties to Palm Desert Charter Middle School in and around Palm Desert. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Palm Desert Charter Middle School in?

Palm Desert Charter Middle School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District, which reports 35 schools, 25,615 students and $16,358 of spending per student.