Serving 914 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (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:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School's student population of 914 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
914 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
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 #6946 out of 9,523 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
914 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, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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