Summary:
In the 92270 zip code of Rancho Mirage, California, two public schools operated by the Palm Springs Unified district serve students from elementary through high school, together educating about 1,750 students in a community where both schools report high rates of economic disadvantage.
Rancho Mirage High stands out for its exceptionally strong 97.8% graduation rate, which is well above state and district averages, and for outperforming both in English Language Arts. However, its proficiency in math and science is below the state average. Rancho Mirage Elementary shows a different strength, with science proficiency that notably exceeds both district and state averages, though its overall state ranking has recently declined.
Both schools spend similar amounts per student and have comparable class sizes, yet their academic results vary by subject. While the high school excels at graduating students and teaching English, the elementary school demonstrates stronger results in science and math relative to its district. Parents should note that both schools have recently seen a drop in their statewide rating, and chronic absenteeism is higher here than the state average, even as they generally perform better than other schools in their lower-ranked district.
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