James Workman Middle vs Sunny Sands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 823 m 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
Sunny Sands Elementary
Cathedral City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students
| Measure | James Workman Middle Cathedral City, California | Sunny Sands Elementary Cathedral City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,334 | #3157 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12348 of 15,369 | #37310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,020 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Cathedral City | Cathedral City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Sands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 27.7).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •James Workman Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 97.8%).
- •Sunny Sands Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.2).
- •James Workman Middle is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 692.
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 Sunny Sands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Sands Elementary ranks higher (31.9 vs 27.7 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 Sunny Sands Elementary?
About 823 m in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Cathedral City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Workman Middle: 1,020. Sunny Sands Elementary: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Workman Middle and Sunny Sands Elementary rank in California?
James Workman Middle is 770th of 1,334 and Sunny Sands Elementary is 3157th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).