Palm Springs Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 21,029 students in Palm Springs Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palm Springs Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Palm Springs Unified School District, which is ranked #1282 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
83 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
519 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
17,104 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
55%
# Black Students
886 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,840 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
564 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,784
453,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,425
377,012
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,548
379,857
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,586
389,328
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,634
393,568
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,550
398,589
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,540
408,016
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,578
409,896
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,550
405,275
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,613
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,719
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,759
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,743
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,356 is higher than the state median of $21,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,252 is less than the state median of $19,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Palm Springs Unified School District?
Palm Springs Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 21,029 students.
What is the rank of Palm Springs Unified School District?
Palm Springs Unified School District is ranked #1282 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs Unified School District?
81% of Palm Springs Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palm Springs Unified School District?
Palm Springs Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palm Springs Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,252 is less than the state median of $19,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 28 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 21,029 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
