- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palm Springs, CA
Raymond Cree Middle
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Cree Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062955004564
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond Cree Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Palm Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond Cree Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Cree Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Palm Springs, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955004564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Raymond Cree Middle held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062955004564 · Palm Springs, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 21.2:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Raymond Cree Middle held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Raymond Cree Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Hot Spr
Desert Hot Springs High
1,687 students
- Palm Springs H
Palm Springs High
1,497 students
- Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage High
1,401 students
- Cathedral City
Cathedral City High
1,334 students
- James Workman
James Workman Middle
1,020 students
- This school
Raymond Cree Middle
721 students
What this shows Raymond Cree Middle reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond Cree Middle compares
Raymond Cree Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 10.8%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Raymond Cree Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Springs Unified reports $20,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymond Cree Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Mirage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cathedral City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Workman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Cree Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,334
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond Cree Middle
How many students attend Raymond Cree Middle?
Raymond Cree Middle has 721 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palm Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Cree Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Cree Middle is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymond Cree Middle?
96.6% of students at Raymond Cree Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond Cree Middle?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Cree Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Palm Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Cree Middle?
Raymond Cree Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Raymond Cree Middle rank among public schools in Palm Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Cree Middle ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Palm Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Besides Raymond Cree Middle, Palm Springs Unified also operates Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students), Palm Springs High (1,497 students), and Rancho Mirage High (1,401 students). See the Palm Springs Unified district page for the complete list.