Painted Hills Middle School

Painted Hills Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
9250 Sonora Dr,  Desert Hot Springs, CA
Palm Springs Unified School District
2.4
744 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Grainger
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
1.2%
State Average
9.9%
Math
3.2%
State Average
17.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
388:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Hispanic
77.3%
White
11.5%
Black
5.8%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/13/2018
Negative. 2 years 12 teachers and only 3 seemed invested in the children and thier future.
5.0 parent
10/27/2017
I love PHMS. I have my second child going through there at this moment. We have some amazing teachers and some awesome staff. Also we have Dr. Brian McDaniel who won Riverside County Teacher of the YEAR. He is also now CALIFORNIA Teacher Of The Year. Dr. McDaniel has helped my daughter and other stu...
5.0 parent
10/27/2017
5 out of 5 Stars! Painted Hills has exceeded our expectations in all areas.
3.0 student
4/5/2017
They act like there doing something about bullying in this school when clearly there not.

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Painted Hills Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Desert Hot Springs, CA, in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood, and is served by the Palm Springs Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 744 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Painted Hills Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $375,935. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Hot Springs High School, Bella Vista Elementary School, Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Desert Hot Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Painted Hills Middle School.

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