Thomas Jefferson Middle

Thomas Jefferson Middle is a regular public school located in Indio, California, situated on Highway 111. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 535 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.3:1 with 23 full-time equivalent teachers. The setting is in a large suburban area, offering a typical middle school experience.

Thomas Jefferson Middle’s academic performance shows room for improvement, as reflected by its MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and state ranking of #8724 among 9566 schools in California. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate is 22% and the Math proficiency rate stands at 7%, indicating areas where additional support could benefit students. While the academic scores suggest challenges, Thomas Jefferson Middle remains a community-focused institution that works to develop its students holistically.

Located in a suburban setting, it’s part of a larger network supporting Indio’s educational needs.

While current test scores at Thomas Jefferson Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 23.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.