James Workman Middle
Cathedral City, CA · Palm Springs Unified · Grades 6-8
656th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 49%· Stable
James Workman Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Workman Middle 656th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 49% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2015 to 49th in 2025.
James Workman Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 987 students tested
James Workman Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,027 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.2% | 83.0% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 13.6% | 6.5% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.6% | 5.1% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near James Workman Middle
Typical home value $481K in zip 92234 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near James Workman Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Nellie N. Coffman MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 2.5 mi away982nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 16% - 5Raymond Cree MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 5.5 mi away751st of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 27% - 7Palm Desert Charter MiddleDesert Sands Unified · 7.9 mi away · charter391st of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 39% - 1Desert Springs MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 8.6 mi away1,221st of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 11% - 2Colonel Mitchell Paige MiddleDesert Sands Unified · 10.6 mi away1,106th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 12% - 3Desert Ridge AcademyDesert Sands Unified · 10.6 mi away950th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 2Painted Hills MiddlePalm Springs Unified · 11.3 mi away1,158th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 13% - 7John Glenn Middle School of International StudiesDesert Sands Unified · 12.2 mi away512th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Workman Middle in?
James Workman Middle is part of the Palm Springs Unified district in Cathedral City, California.
Is James Workman Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Workman Middle 656th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Workman Middle?
Hispanic 83%, White 7%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 3% (1,027 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Workman Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92234 is $481K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.