Abraham Lincoln Elementary vs Palm Desert Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 239 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Palm Desert · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
Palm Desert Charter Middle
Palm Desert · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,298 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elementary Palm Desert, California | Palm Desert Charter Middle Palm Desert, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3149 of 5,693 | #403 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37257 of 50,301 | #7434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 607 | 1,298 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 1,298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| city | Palm Desert | Palm Desert |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 31.9).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 27.6).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 607.
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary is a public school while Palm Desert Charter Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abraham Lincoln Elementary better than Palm Desert Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Desert Charter Middle ranks higher (51.0 vs 31.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abraham Lincoln Elementary and Palm Desert Charter Middle?
About 239 m in a straight line, between Palm Desert and Palm Desert in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary: 607. Palm Desert Charter Middle: 1,298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elementary and Palm Desert Charter Middle rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary is 3149th of 5,693 and Palm Desert Charter Middle is 403rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).