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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Thomas Jefferson Middle

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 83-089 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201-5643

(760) 863-3660 · www.dsusd.us

1/10
#1281
Rank 1281 out of 1,315
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1256 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1288 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #1277 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle serves the eastern Coachella Valley community of Indio, where the desert heat is matched by the hustle of a tight-knit, working-class city that's grown significantly in recent years. Academically, the school faces real challenges, with scores placing it in the lower tier statewide across English, math, and science — something families should weigh carefully when thinking about middle school options in the Desert Sands district. That said, families who are actively involved in their child's education and willing to supplement at home may still find a supportive community here, and Indio's improving local amenities and proximity to the broader Coachella Valley make it a livable and culturally rich place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

543 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
494 (91%)
White
12 (2%)
Other
37 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners327 (60%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged509 (94%)
Students with Disabilities66 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

591
Enrollment
22.2
Teachers (FTE)
26.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16
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 · #854 · 38th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found