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6.0 avg / 10

Palm Springs Unified School District

School District · Palm Springs, California

Students: 20,416
Teachers (FTE): 999

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

28

16 elem, 5 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,811

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#412 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,811

+$3,164 vs California median

District size

20,416 students

Much larger than California median

About Palm Springs Unified

Palm Springs Unified is a Palm Springs, California school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 20,416 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.4:1. The district invests $20,811 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Palm Springs Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cathedral City High, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Palm Springs Unified students show an average math proficiency of 24.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.3%.

The district includes 16 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Palm Springs Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.3%
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ELA Proficiency 36.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Palm Springs Unified with test data.

District Details

City
Palm Springs
Total Enrollment
20,416
Teachers (FTE)
999
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Palm Springs Unified?

Palm Springs Unified has 28 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Palm Springs Unified?

The average composite rating for Palm Springs Unified is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Palm Springs Unified?

Palm Springs Unified spends $20,811 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Palm Springs Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Palm Springs Unified is 20.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Palm Springs Unified?

Cathedral City High is the highest-rated school in Palm Springs Unified with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Palm Springs Unified?

Across schools in Palm Springs Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Palm Springs Unified compare to other districts in California?

Palm Springs Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
24.3%
ELA Proficiency
36.3%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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