James Workman Middle

69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234

www.psusd.us

1,028 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James Workman Middle School, located in Cathedral City, California, is part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing academic growth and student development, the school strives to create a supportive environment where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a foundation for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and utilizes the resources provided by the Palm Springs Unified School District to support its academic and extracurricular programs. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, James Workman Middle School aims to foster a positive school climate that encourages civic responsibility and personal achievement. For families and community members seeking more information regarding specific school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official Palm Springs Unified School District website remains the primary resource for updates and announcements.

1,028

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Workman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	849
Black	14
Asian	58
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
849 (82.6 %)
White
71 (6.9 %)
Asian
58 (5.6 %)
Two or More
29 (2.8 %)
Black
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
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)770-8540
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,028
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	998
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 6 331

Grade 7 349

Grade 8 348