Serving 953 students in grades 6-8, Nellie N. Coffman Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 953 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School's student population of 953 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
953 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie N. Coffman Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7163 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
92%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie N. Coffman Middle School's ranking?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School is ranked #7163 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nellie N. Coffman Middle School often compared to?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Workman Middle School, Raymond Cree Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nellie N. Coffman Middle School?
953 students attend Nellie N. Coffman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nellie N. Coffman Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie N. Coffman Middle School?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nellie N. Coffman Middle School offer ?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nellie N. Coffman Middle School part of?
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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