PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Go back
74-200 RUTLEDGE WAY
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
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Phone: 760-862-4320
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 8
  • Educational Climate: High
  • Technology Measure: High
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: 6th Grade - 8th Grade
  • District: Desert Sands Unified School District
  • Students/Teacher: 20
  • Students/Grade: 420.7
  • Number Students: 1262
  • Number Teachers: 62
  • Number Classrooms: 50
  • Expense/Pupil: $4,600.00 - 4,899.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 225
  • Number PCs: 225
  • Number Macs: 0
  • Principal: Ms Sallie Fraser
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (37 ratings)
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    School Reviews (25 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2012-02-06
    "We have a 6th grader at PDCMS. We've found the school to be very good in many ways. The teachers are great, most will take extra time during lunch or after school to help. The frustrations with the school have been: 1. Our student had a serious illness that made him miss about two weeks of school. Even though he had a Dr. note we still got a letter home stating that any more missed school will not be excused without a Dr. note every time. It would have been nice to be contacted by the school prior to getting the letter. This brings me to my 2nd complaint. There is not sufficient office staff. Unless you are able to do everything online, you'll have a very hard time communicating with the school."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-08-22
    "This will be year #3 for us. My daughter first year was susposed to drop in grades (that what most say) and she did so well I was so surprised. I am pleased witht he teacher involvement and they really care about MY kid.(and your kids) .MY daughter quickly got involved in the Colorguard group and was able to march with the Band and participate in the Winter guard competitions. I couldn't be more proud of the young Lady she has become and this school really helps develop a childs desire to be part of a community as a whole. I agree with the parents comment on the band program every time we go out I am amazed at the level in which our kids perform. They are completely impressive. If there is a way you could get involved with the school its needed. Volunteering once a day once a week or even once a month."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-08-21
    "My daughter transferred from another school district last year, where she was in the "Honors" program at another "9" school. She keeps in close contact with her friends at the old school, and she can not believe how far advanced she is in all her classes, compared to the honors class there. More important to me is how all her PDCMS teachers in 6th grade focused on teaching her learning skills...such as organization, time management, and assertiveness...and did so effectively. The extracurriculars are great, and some of the events parents put on outshine anything I've ever seen at a high school. We moved here FOR the schools, and I'm so glad we did."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-05-10
    "My child has been at PDCMS for 2 years and I have to say this is the best I could have hoped for in a middle school. The administration is responsive and fair handed. The teachers are involved and most of them are putting in many extra hours before and after school to give the kids extra practice and help. The Band program is under a new director this year and although it is a transition year this program is second to none. Comments from spectators usually include the phrase "This is a middle school band!" The elective band program is not for the faint of heart. It is challenging and not only improves the music talents of the students it also focuses on responsibility and team involvement. My child has learned to be on time and well rehearsed as a result of this program. This affects all aspects of the overall education experience as that translates to my child being more self sufficient in all classes. I have heard some complaints about how difficult some classes are at this school. My experience is that I feel that my child is getting a high quality private school like education in a public charter school. If your child is going to go here be prepared to get involved. Volunteer!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-03-09
    "My son just started here in 7th grade in the middle of the school year. He came from a school that was rated as a 10 on GreatSchools. I have to say, though, that both he and I think that PDCMS is a better school. He loves the teachers and says that the kids are really warm and welcoming. On his first day, the principal even came up to say hello to us. Other than the band program, which is way behind his other school's and is somewhat ridiculous (the top level band is a required-marching band, the band concert apparel makes them all look like dorks, the band director springs mandatory extra after-school rehearsals on them with two days' notice), the classes are wonderful!"
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