For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,484 students in 92240, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92240, CA are Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 92240 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92240, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92240, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Springs Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
66-755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Painted Hills Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9250 Sonora Dr.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
92240, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Las Brisas High Continuation School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11555 Palm Dr., Ste. A
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92240, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92240, CA include Desert Springs Middle School and Painted Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92240?
2 public middle schools are located in 92240.
What is the racial composition of students in 92240?
92240 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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