Summary:
Zip code 92262 in Palm Springs, CA, contains one public middle school, Raymond Cree Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 within the Palm Springs Unified School District.
This school serves a high-needs population and, while its academic proficiency rates are below state averages, it consistently outperforms its own district in English, math, and science. For parents, a key takeaway is that the school is a relatively stronger performer within its local district context. However, there are notable challenges: mathematics scores tend to decline as students move from 6th to 8th grade, and chronic absenteeism, while better than the district, is higher than the state average, which can significantly impact learning.
With substantial per-student funding, resource levels are not the primary constraint. The school's statewide ranking has seen a slight decline over the past few years, moving from the 47th to the 41st percentile among California middle schools. For families, the focus areas for school improvement appear to be supporting math achievement in the upper grades and improving student attendance, both of which are crucial for academic growth.
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