Summary:
The city of Rancho Mirage, California is home to two schools: Rancho Mirage High School and Rancho Mirage Elementary School, both part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. While Rancho Mirage High School stands out as the stronger performing school, with higher statewide rankings, better graduation rates, and stronger test scores in English Language Arts, both schools face challenges in serving high-need student populations.
Rancho Mirage High School has a relatively large enrollment of 1,491 students and a strong 95.3% four-year graduation rate, well above the district and state averages. The school's students outperform their district and state peers on English Language Arts and Science assessments, though they lag behind in Mathematics. In contrast, Rancho Mirage Elementary School, with 309 students, also performs well, with students outperforming their district and state peers in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the 5th grade assessments.
Both schools serve high-need student populations, with very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating the need for additional resources and support. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rates are quite high at both schools, suggesting attendance and engagement may be areas for improvement. The student-teacher ratios at both schools are slightly higher than the state average, which could impact the ability to provide individualized attention and support to students. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and challenges of the two schools in Rancho Mirage, and the need for continued investment and support to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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