James Workman Middle vs Nellie N. Coffman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Workman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
Cathedral City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | James Workman Middle Cathedral City, California | Nellie N. Coffman Middle Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,334 | #1122 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12348 of 15,369 | #14542 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,020 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Cathedral City | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Workman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 15.2).
- •James Workman Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •James Workman Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 33%).
- •Nellie N. Coffman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Nellie N. Coffman Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.2).
- •James Workman Middle is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 914.
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 James Workman Middle better than Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Workman Middle ranks higher (27.7 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 James Workman Middle and Nellie N. Coffman Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Workman Middle: 1,020. Nellie N. Coffman Middle: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Workman Middle and Nellie N. Coffman Middle rank in California?
James Workman Middle is 770th of 1,334 and Nellie N. Coffman Middle is 1122nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).