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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Desert Ridge Academy

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 79-767 Avenue 39, Indio, CA 92203-9647

(760) 393-5500 · www.dsusd.k12.ca.us

3/10
#1001
Rank 1001 out of 1,315
Top 76%
English Language Arts3/10 · #988 · 25th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1061 · 19th percentile
Science4/10 · #847 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Desert Ridge Academy sits in the fast-growing northern Indio area, where newer subdivisions and desert landscapes define the feel of the community. Families here are navigating a competitive Coachella Valley school landscape, and while Desert Ridge's academic scores trail many schools in the region, it serves a large and diverse population of middle schoolers finding their footing. For families settling into the newer developments off the I-10 corridor, it's the neighborhood option, and getting involved in the school community early can make a real difference in the experience.

Student Demographics

904 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
766 (85%)
White
77 (9%)
Other
61 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners297 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged746 (83%)
Students with Disabilities144 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

962
Enrollment
40.5
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1185 · 14th percentile

27 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.