Desert Springs Middle vs Painted Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Springs Middle
Desert Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
Painted Hills Middle
Desert Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Desert Springs Middle Desert Hot Springs, California | Painted Hills Middle Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1166 of 1,334 | #1301 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14714 of 15,369 | #15216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 749 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 13% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Springs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 8.3).
- •Desert Springs Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Desert Springs Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Desert Springs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 97.2%).
- •Desert Springs Middle does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.9).
- •Desert Springs Middle is the larger school with 749 students compared with 722.
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 Desert Springs Middle better than Painted Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Springs Middle ranks higher (13.8 vs 8.3 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 Desert Springs Middle and Painted Hills Middle?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Springs Middle: 749. Painted Hills Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Springs Middle and Painted Hills Middle rank in California?
Desert Springs Middle is 1166th of 1,334 and Painted Hills Middle is 1301st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).