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La Quinta Middle

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 78-900 Avenue 50, La Quinta, CA 92253-2400

(760) 777-4220 · www.dsusd.us

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4/10
#852
Rank 852 out of 1,315
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #883 · 33rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #808 · 39th percentile
Science4/10 · #891 · 33rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Quinta Middle serves the sunny, resort-adjacent community of La Quinta, a desert city in the Coachella Valley known for its golf courses, mountain views, and growing family neighborhoods. Families who value a mid-sized middle school experience in a tight-knit suburban setting will feel at home here, though those with academically driven students may want to supplement learning with tutoring or enrichment programs given the school's below-average test performance. The surrounding area offers a relaxed, outdoor-oriented lifestyle, and for families already rooted in La Quinta, this school is a natural part of the community fabric.

Student Demographics

666 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
525 (79%)
White
71 (11%)
Multiple Races
12 (2%)
Asian
10 (2%)
Other
48 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners196 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged572 (86%)
Students with Disabilities99 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

709
Enrollment
31.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18
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 Programs3/10 · #1006 · 27th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found