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Thomas Jefferson Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Indio, California · Desert Sands Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students591
Student:Teacher28.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
Thomas Jefferson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 489
591
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
92%+26.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Indio, California. The school enrolls 591 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES 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
28.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% 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
ZIP92201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111001228

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment591
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino94.5%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
94.5%
Black
0.7%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
0.4%
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 %92%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)