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#5609 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bobby Duke Middle
Middle School · Coachella Valley Unified · Coachella, CA
A Coachella Valley Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
85-358 Bagdad Ave., Coachella, CA 92236
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bobby Duke Middle score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bobby Duke Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coachella), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,235
Median home value
$342,500
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
5.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Toro Canyon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | Not available | 938 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Coachella Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #9 of 21
- District spending per student
- $21,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bobby Duke Middle is listed in Coachella Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bobby Duke Middle
Bobby Duke Middle is a public middle school in Coachella, CA, part of Coachella Valley Unified, serving approximately 708 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,609 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bobby Duke Middle
What grades does Bobby Duke Middle serve?
Bobby Duke Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bobby Duke Middle?
Bobby Duke Middle has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobby Duke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bobby Duke Middle is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bobby Duke Middle rank in CA?
Bobby Duke Middle ranks #5,609 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bobby Duke Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bobby Duke Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bobby Duke Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bobby Duke Middle has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bobby Duke Middle a charter school?
No, Bobby Duke Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bobby Duke Middle a Title I school?
No, Bobby Duke Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bobby Duke Middle?
93.2% of students at Bobby Duke Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (760) 398-0139
- Area population (ZIP 92236)
- 42,884
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92236; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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