How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Learning Academy | James Workman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palm Springs, CA | Cathedral City, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 317 | 1,020 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.3:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.6% | 97.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Learning Academy | James Workman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,325 | $19,325 |
| District | Palm Springs Unified | Palm Springs Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Learning Academy | James Workman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.5% | 7.1% |
| African American | 6.9% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.2% | 83.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Learning Academy | James Workman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 317:1 | 340:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 27.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.