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John Glenn Middle School of International Studies

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Indio, California · Desert Sands Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,065
Student:Teacher26.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch66%
Title INo
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 490
1,065
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
66%+2.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Indio, California. The school enrolls 1,065 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
26:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDesert Sands Unified
County6065
CityIndio
ZIP92201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111008765

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,065
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino70.4%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native22.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
70.4%
Black
2.8%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
2.9%
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 %66%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)