Della S. Lindley Elementary vs Nellie N. Coffman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 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
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | Della S. Lindley Elementary Thousand Palms, California | Nellie N. Coffman Middle Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3459 of 5,693 | #1122 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39510 of 50,301 | #14542 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Thousand Palms | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 15.2).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 97.2%).
- •Della S. Lindley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 20.3).
- •Nellie N. Coffman Middle is the larger school with 914 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 Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Della S. Lindley Elementary ranks higher (28.5 vs 15.2 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 Della S. Lindley Elementary and Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Thousand Palms and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Della S. Lindley Elementary: 552. Nellie N. Coffman Middle: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Della S. Lindley Elementary and Nellie N. Coffman Middle rank in California?
Della S. Lindley Elementary is 3459th of 5,693 and Nellie N. Coffman Middle is 1122nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).