Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 92260

Zip code 92260 contains one middle school, Palm Desert Charter Middle, serving grades 6-8 within the Desert Sands Unified School District.

Palm Desert Charter Middle is a consistently high-performing school, earning a 4-star rating for the last three years and ranking in the top third of all California middle schools. It significantly outperforms both its district and the state in English Language Arts, with 58% of students proficient compared to 41% in the district and 49% statewide. Its mathematics performance, while still above the district average, is closer to the state average, indicating a potential area for focus.

Notably, the school achieves these strong results while serving a large student population of nearly 1,300 and a student body where over 60% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It also maintains a much lower chronic absenteeism rate than the district average. Parents should note that academic performance peaks in 7th grade and shows a noticeable decline in 8th grade, particularly in math, which may be a point of discussion with teachers. Overall, this school stands out as a strong academic choice within the Desert Sands Unified district.