Raymond Cree Middle School

1011 East Vista Chino

School District

Palm Springs Unified
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 24, 2024

I can say that from the time my son was enrolled, untill now, when I am about to pull him out because I have enrolled him in an online public school, that it has been a hassle working with the staff at this school. There is zero communication between each department, no one ever calls me back when I leave a message at the office, the parent vue app is pointless for reporting absences ahead of time because they will choose which days they want to mark him unexcused (when though I put those dates into his absences). Last, but most importantly, my son refuses to go back there after I picked him up from school with bruises all over one of his wrists... And nothing was mentioned to me about it, didn't notice them until we got home. Took pictures which means its dated and time stamped. I hope someone investigates this school and there policies, plus procedures for discipline.
Submitted by teacher on August 04, 2019

FYI most of the "sources" in this website's rankings are several years old. The data is not current! Several rankings I clicked on said "data from 2014."Currently, RCMS has great Elective programs -- perhaps the best Music (both Band and Chorus) in the district! Teachers care and work hard with students. All classes are rigorous and teachers have high expectations of all students.Facilities are old but have been reasonably maintained. RCMS has probably the best gym and stage compared to the other middle schools. And there are no dumpy portables, every student is in real classrooms.
Submitted by student on April 11, 2018

I would rate this school as a amazing school.
Submitted by other on July 29, 2017

In my experience this school was chill. GSA president 2k17 is out. .. ..Hannanananananananananan
Submitted by other on October 24, 2016

Before either of my children attended Raymond Cree I saw nothing but bad reviews online, however due to the circumstances and the fact that my children wanted to go to this school I decided to give it a chance. My daughter was continuously bullied in 6th grade and would fill out bully reports almost daily yet nothing was done about it. Now she is in 7th grade and it seems to be a little bit better.However, this year my son started 6th grade there and again was being bullied DAILY and NOTHING was done about it. He recently got in a fight and he was the only one suspended even though the boys (yes, more than 1) had been threatening to jump him... so they did and no consequences for any of them except for my son. I immediately transferred him out of that HORRIBLE school so he didn't even have to return from the suspension. Even aside from this, I have not had one positive experience with this school and feel they truly lack supervision and dealing with bullying. James Workman Middle School is a MUCH better school with ZERO tolerance to bullying. I'm not sure how much longer I even want to keep my daughter there, but for now since she is doing well and doesn't want to leave all of her friends I'm allowing her to stay.My biggest mistake was not taking the awful reviews/rating of this school before my daughter entered 6th grade - I should have put them in James Workman from the beginning.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2012

Previously I have worried about sending my son to Raymond Cree Middle School, but I can honestly say that my prayer was answered when the new principal came aboard in 2011-2012 school year. Being that I am a Katherine Finchy parent and my son will be an incoming 6th grader soon, I have had the opportunity to visit the campus during school time and see what it was like first-hand. Sure there are some things that need to be fine tuned, but I can most definitely see a lot of positive changes this past year and I am confident that this new principal will have Raymond Cree sailing just fine. Keep up the good work!!!
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2012

This Is a great school if your kid is a high acheiver there are programs in place, ie robotics, debate team, a super choir and band program, and a spanish language class for eighth graders. There is zero tolerance for the typical middle school behavior experimentation that some kids fall into. And the administration is very receptive to advanced learning strategies.
Submitted by other on June 19, 2012

From the leadership on down to the custodian, RCMS is a school of great changes, dedication and interest. As always, with change comes opportunities, and I believe the staff as a whole is embracing those opportunities!!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2012

I recently had the experience of visiting this campus. It was a very warming feeling. The kids had a very positive attitude and leadership. I was very impressed. The staff was really kind and helpful to my needs.
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2010

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Submitted by student on April 15, 2010

I am a student at Raymond Cree. I love this school! All of the teachers are nice! This school really cares about it's students. This school is awesome!!!!!! By the way, this Is Mya Rucker!!!!!
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2010

This is school is awful and my own children don't want to attend this school because of the fights that happen. My child has had his PE clothes stolen 4 times and I have to keep paying out of my pocket. The teachers dont really interact when your children are struggling.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2009

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Submitted by parent on November 01, 2007

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