PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Palm Desert Charter Middle is a public charter middle school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in Palm Desert, CA with about 1,408 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Palm Desert Charter Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS), located in the heart of Palm Desert, California, is a prominent member of the Desert Sands Unified School District. As a charter institution, the school is known for offering a specialized educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of elective programs. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on developing well-rounded individuals by fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and community involvement.
The campus is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student engagement, utilizing a curriculum that prepares pupils for success in high school and beyond. Beyond the core subjects, PDCMS provides diverse extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, visual and performing arts, and various student organizations, which help create a vibrant campus life. By emphasizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the community, Palm Desert Charter Middle School strives to provide a supportive and innovative learning experience tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Palm Desert Charter Middle at (760) 862-4320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2646
(760) 862-4320
http://www.dsusd.us
PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Palm Desert, CA with about 1,408 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Desert Sands Unified - District:
- Desert Sands Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,408
- Teachers:
- 53.7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,408 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.6%
- White
- 38.9%
- Asian
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.