Very Good
#3325 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Desert Learning Academy
School · Palm Springs Unified · Palm Springs, CA
A Palm Springs Unified school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2248 East Ramon Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92264
- Math 19% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desert Learning Academy score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* 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
92.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desert Learning Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$75,246
Median home value
$498,200
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92264; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Palm Springs Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #6 of 27
- District spending per student
- $20,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Learning Academy is listed in Palm Springs Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Learning Academy
Desert Learning Academy is a public school in Palm Springs, CA, part of Palm Springs Unified, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,325 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Learning Academy
What grades does Desert Learning Academy serve?
Desert Learning Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Learning Academy?
Desert Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Learning Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Learning Academy rank in CA?
Desert Learning Academy ranks #3,325 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Desert Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Desert Learning Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Learning Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Desert Learning Academy a charter school?
No, Desert Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Learning Academy a Title I school?
No, Desert Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Learning Academy?
92.3% of students at Desert Learning 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
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.6%
- Phone
- (760) 778-0487
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92264)
- 20,250
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 60.3
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 92264; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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