Palm Desert, CA — Students at Palm Desert High School (PDHS) concluded their school year with academic outcomes soaring well above the California statewide average, thanks in part to their partnership with the digital education platform Shmoop.
Shmoop (www.shmoop.com), a leading digital publisher recognized for its award-winning test prep and certified online courses, provides comprehensive prep materials for both the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) and PARCC exams. Shmoop’s engaging, unconventional resources have repeatedly proven their effectiveness in the classroom.
The Results: PDHS vs. California State Averages
Juniors at PDHS utilized Shmoop’s SBAC prep resources, and their subsequent exam scores significantly outpaced the rest of the state. According to data from the California Department of Education, PDHS students achieved a massive statistical edge:
| Subject | PDHS Juniors (Met/Exceeded) | California State Average | PDHS Advantage |
| English Language Arts (ELA) | 80% | 56% | +24% |
| Mathematics | 41% | 29% | +12% |
A Less Stressful Testing Experience
Assistant Principal Charles Mazet attributes a large portion of the school’s SBAC success to Shmoop’s specialized assets.
“Shmoop helped our students get comfortable with the format, which was vital since everyone was initially anxious about the new examination,” Mazet said. “The platform mirrors the actual test perfectly, so students knew exactly what to expect and could actually enjoy the review process.”
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