Nellie N. Coffman Middle

34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234

www.psusd.us

953 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nellie N. Coffman Middle School, located in Cathedral City, California, is a key academic institution within the Palm Springs Unified School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares pupils for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities.

As part of the Palm Springs Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources and curriculum standards designed to foster college and career readiness. The faculty and administration at Nellie N. Coffman prioritize fostering a sense of community, encouraging student participation in school spirit, athletics, and academic clubs. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, bell schedules, or district policies, the school’s official portal at [psusd.us](http://www.psusd.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and parent-teacher communication.

953

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nellie N. Coffman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	879
Black	13
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
879 (92.2 %)
White
37 (3.9 %)
Black
13 (1.4 %)
Two or More
11 (1.2 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)770-8617
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	953
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	888
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 322

Grade 7 320

Grade 8 311