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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Indio Middle

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 81-195 Miles Avenue, Indio, CA 92201-5639

(760) 775-3800 · www.dsusd.us

1/10
#1257
Rank 1257 out of 1,315
Top 96%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1276 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1265 · 4th percentile
Science2/10 · #1128 · 15th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Indio Middle sits in the heart of the Coachella Valley, a community known for its deep agricultural roots, rich Latino culture, and the ever-present backdrop of desert mountains. The school serves a predominantly working-class neighborhood where families are tight-knit and community pride runs strong, and while test scores reflect the real challenges many students face, the school's science performance stands out as a genuine bright spot worth noting. Families who are active in their kids' education and plugged into local support resources may find that Indio Middle offers more than the numbers suggest, especially for students with an interest in hands-on, science-focused learning.

Student Demographics

691 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
629 (91%)
White
26 (4%)
African American
12 (2%)
Other
24 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners348 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged651 (94%)
Students with Disabilities93 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

768
Enrollment
34.9
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26
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 Programs4/10 · #890 · 35th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found