Desert Springs Middle vs Two Bunch Palms Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Two Bunch Palms Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
| Measure | Desert Springs Middle Desert Hot Springs, California | Two Bunch Palms Elementary Desert Hot Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1166 of 1,334 | #4808 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14714 of 15,369 | #46940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 749 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Desert Hot Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Two Bunch Palms Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 13.8).
- •Two Bunch Palms Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Two Bunch Palms Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 96.7%).
- •Two Bunch Palms Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.8).
- •Desert Springs Middle is the larger school with 749 students compared with 717.
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 Two Bunch Palms Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Two Bunch Palms Elementary ranks higher (16.4 vs 13.8 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 Two Bunch Palms Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Desert Hot Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Springs Middle: 749. Two Bunch Palms Elementary: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Springs Middle and Two Bunch Palms Elementary rank in California?
Desert Springs Middle is 1166th of 1,334 and Two Bunch Palms Elementary is 4808th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).