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Desert Ridge Academy

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Indio, California · Desert Sands Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students962
Student:Teacher24.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Desert Ridge Academy
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
962
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Desert Ridge Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Indio, California. The school enrolls 962 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDesert Sands Unified
County6065
CityIndio
ZIP92203
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111012396

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment962
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino89.5%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
89.5%
Black
0.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)