Desert Springs Middle School
School Overview
Desert Springs Middle School is a public school located in Desert Hot Springs, California. It is a school in Palm Springs Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 18% of students are proficient in Math learning and 33% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 977 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 45 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 977 students are attending Desert Springs Middle School. By gender, there are 530 and 447 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desert Springs Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 45 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 22 | 23 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 45 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desert Springs Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 45 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 45 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 4.4% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 489 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 72,174 Households |
| Population | 171,734 |
| Male | 91,532 |
| Female | 81,432 |
| Child Population | 42,569 |
| Total Housing Units | 105,318 Units |
| Average House Value | $294,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.70% |
| Average Household Income | $48,120 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.50% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Palm Springs Unified
In Palm Springs Unified, 28 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.