Below Average
#8312 of 9,539 schools in CA
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Middle School · Desert Sands Unified · Indio, CA
A Desert Sands Unified middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
83-089 Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201
- Math 5% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Middle score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average286/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,663
Median home value
$372,800
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indio MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| John Glenn Middle School of International StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,065 | Compare → |
| Bobby Duke MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 3.6 mi | 708 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Desert Sands Unified
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #20 of 33
- District spending per student
- $17,070NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Middle is listed in Desert Sands Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Middle
Thomas Jefferson Middle is a public middle school in Indio, CA, part of Desert Sands Unified, serving approximately 535 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,312 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Middle
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Middle serve?
Thomas Jefferson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Middle is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in CA?
Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks #8,312 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas Jefferson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Jefferson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Middle has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Middle a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Middle?
91.6% of students at Thomas Jefferson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (760) 863-3660
- Area population (ZIP 92201)
- 66,364
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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