Della S. Lindley Elementary vs James Workman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Della S. Lindley Elementary
Thousand Palms · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
James Workman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students
| Measure | Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms, California | James Workman Middle Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3459 of 5,693 | #770 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39510 of 50,301 | #12348 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 1,020 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,020 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Thousand Palms | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.5 vs 27.7).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •James Workman Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 97.8%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.2).
- •James Workman Middle is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 552.
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 Della S. Lindley Elementary better than James Workman Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Della S. Lindley Elementary and James Workman Middle?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Thousand Palms and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Della S. Lindley Elementary: 552. James Workman Middle: 1,020. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Della S. Lindley Elementary and James Workman Middle rank in California?
Della S. Lindley Elementary is 3459th of 5,693 and James Workman Middle is 770th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).