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Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

School · Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy District · Palm Springs, CA

A charter school in Palm Springs, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

1717 E. Vista Chino A7-185, Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • Math 12% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-35 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.6:1
District spending per student$13,414

Students at Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2022, reaching 15% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
7%
ELA
9%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,837/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Springs), 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

$70,514

Median home value

$600,600

Median rent

$1,420/mo

College educated

41.7%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Julian CharterCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–120.0 mi206Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy is listed in Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy is a public school in Palm Springs, CA, part of Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy District, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,179 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy

What grades does Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy serve?

Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy?

Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy rank in CA?

Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy ranks #6,179 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy a charter school?

Yes, Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy a Title I school?

No, Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy?

70.4% of students at Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
San Diego County
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 92262)
26,064
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
54.9
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 92262; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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