For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,934 students in 92234, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92234, CA are James Workman Middle School and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92234 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92234, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92234, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Workman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
69-300 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34-603 Plumley Rd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8617
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92234, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92234, CA include James Workman Middle School and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92234?
2 public middle schools are located in 92234.
What is the racial composition of students in 92234?
92234 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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