Serving 668 students in grades 7-8, Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High 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 33% (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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School's student population of 668 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Colors
Red and Gold
School Motto
Red-tailed hawks RISE to new heights!
School Rankings
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High 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 Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School is 0.02, 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
#6859 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Hispanic
99%
56%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School's ranking?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School is ranked #6859 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School often compared to?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Vista Elementary School, Bobby Duke 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 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School?
668 students attend Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School offer ?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School part of?
Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High School is part of Coachella Valley Unified School District.
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