Desert Ridge Academy vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
Desert Ridge Academy has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 3.0/10. Desert Ridge Academy is significantly larger with 1,018 students, about 1.9× the size of Thomas Jefferson Middle (535). In math proficiency, Desert Ridge Academy leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio, CA
6.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,018 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Indio, CA
3.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
535 students
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| Metric | Desert Ridge Academy | Thomas Jefferson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 3.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.4% | 91.6% |
| Environment Score | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| State Rank | #4,297 of 9,557 | #9,464 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 55th | 1th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Ridge Academy | Thomas Jefferson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 40.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Indio (92203) | Indio (92201) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,969 | $66,663 |
| Median Home Value | $496,600 | $372,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,990 | $1,349 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.0% | 16.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |