B+
Above Average
78/100

George Washington Charter

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 45-768 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 86th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
756
Students
enrolled
25.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%86/1001.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 29th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency76% (+28 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency71% (+34 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%82%reading +18 pts, math +18 pts89th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%52%reading +17 pts, math +18 pts80th percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +12 pts, math +12 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income62%57%reading +23 pts, math +24 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 45-768 Portola Ave.
City Palm Desert
ZIP Code 92260
District 0611110
NCES School ID 061111001234
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92260

Understanding the community around George Washington Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,750
Per Capita Income $53,121
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $424,100
Median Rent $1,478
Owner-Occupied 65.5%
Renter-Occupied 34.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for George Washington Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.6%
Hispanic/Latino 35.2%
Two or More Races 7.3%
Asian 6.2%
Black 1.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 756
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for George Washington Charter?
George Washington Charter has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend George Washington Charter?
George Washington Charter has 756 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.2:1.
What grades does George Washington Charter serve?
George Washington Charter serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does George Washington Charter receive per student?
George Washington Charter receives $18,014 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around George Washington Charter in 92260 ▼
Avg Home Value
$578,452
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,450
1-Year Change
-2.0%
% Renters
34.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026