Desert Ridge Academy

79767 Ave 39, Indio, CA 92203 | (760) 393-5500
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 741
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 741 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 79-767 Avenue 39, Indio, CA 92203
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 741
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 377 (50.9%)
  • Females: 364 (49.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 90 (12.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 402 (54.3%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 492 (66.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Desert Ridge Academy Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian40.5%
Black202.7%
Asian121.6%
Hispanic61883.4%
White8211.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Desert Ridge Academy
  Number Percent
4th Grade10.1%
5th Grade10.1%
6th Grade33545.2%
7th Grade21829.4%
8th Grade18625.1%
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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