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34-603 Plumley Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234-6326
Summary
Nellie N. Coffman Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 20th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 32.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 15.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 32.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 930/1,204 (23rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,007/1,204 (16th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 914 |
| Low-Income Students | 888 (97.2%) |
| English Learners | 300 (32.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.1 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.0% to 37.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 930 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 20%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 13.3% to 18.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,007 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Nellie N. Coffman Middle compare within the district?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 6–8 schools in Palm Springs Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nellie N. Coffman Middle rank in California?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle ranks No. 930 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,007 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Nellie N. Coffman Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 5 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.5% meet the reading standard and 14.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nellie N. Coffman Middle compare with other schools in Cathedral City?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Cathedral City with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Cathedral CityHow does Nellie N. Coffman Middle compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle is No. 38 in both reading and math proficiency among the 54 6–8 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Nellie N. Coffman MiddleThis school | 15.8% | 32.3% |
| James Workman Middle | 28.1% | 41.9% |
| Desert Springs Middle | 10.9% | 24.7% |
