Desert Sands Unified School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 34 public schools in Desert Sands Unified School District, serving 28,708 students. Desert Sands Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Public schools in Desert Sands Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Desert Sands Unified School District are James Monroe Elementary School, George Washington Charter and James Earl Carter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Desert Sands Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.dsusd.us/dsusd/ |
| School District Phone Number | (760) 777-4200 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 34 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 28,708 Students | 6,196,271 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,146 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Desert Sands Unified School District, which is ranked #479 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #487 out of 989 school districts (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 50% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 80 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 806 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 21,058 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 73% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 466 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 5,440 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 19% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 32 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 826 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 2,307 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 2,037 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,933 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,902 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 2,053 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 2,215 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 2,240 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 2,294 | 474,570 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 2,293 | 472,071 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 2,377 | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 2,337 | 481,887 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 2,431 | 473,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 2,234 | 485,939 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 55 | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $14,067 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $418 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $404 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,550 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,067 | $14,597 |
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Desert Sands Unified School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- James Monroe Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 74%
Rank:10/, Top 10%42-100 Yucca Ln.10
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Grades: K-5 | 660 students
- George Washington Charter Charter School
Math: 68% | Reading: 76%
Rank:10/, Top 10%45-768 Portola Ave.10
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Grades: K-5 | 832 students
- James Earl Carter Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 68%
Rank:9/, Top 20%74-251 Hovley Ln. E.10
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Grades: K-5 | 663 students
- Gerald R. Ford Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 67%
Rank:9/, Top 20%44-210 Warner Trail10
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 772-4120
Grades: K-5 | 759 students
- Martin Van Buren Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%47-733 Van Buren St.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3870
Grades: K-5 | 634 students
- Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%45-250 Dune Palms Rd.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3720
Grades: K-5 | 904 students
- Ronald Reagan Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%39-800 Liberty Dr.10
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 772-0456
Grades: K-5 | 892 students
- Harry S. Truman Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 59%
Rank:8/, Top 30%78-870 Ave. 5010
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4240
Grades: K-5 | 672 students
- Palm Desert High School Math: 34% | Reading: 76%
Rank:8/, Top 30%74-910 Aztec Rd.10
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Grades: 9-12 | 1,972 student
- Palm Desert Charter Middle School Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 58%
Rank:8/, Top 30%74-200 Rutledge Way10
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Grades: 6-8 | 1,408 student
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies Math: 40% | Reading: 52%
Rank:7/, Top 50%79-655 Miles Ave.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3700
Grades: 6-8 | 1,300 student
- La Quinta High School Math: 27% | Reading: 62%
Rank:6/, Top 50%79-255 W.ward Ho Dr.10
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
Grades: 9-12 | 2,691 students
- Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Junior Academy Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 50%
Rank:6/, Top 50%47-368 Monroe St.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-1544
Grades: K-5 | 722 students
- Carrillo Ranch Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 46%
Rank:6/, Top 50%43-775 Madison St.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 238-9700
Grades: K-5 | 647 students
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 46%
Rank:6/, Top 50%77-800 Calle Tampico10
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9424
Grades: K-5 | 714 students
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%
Rank:6/, Top 50%74-100 Rutledge Way10
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4340
Grades: K-5 | 619 students
- Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 44%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%43-495 Palm Royale Dr.10
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
Grades: 6-8 | 673 students
- Shadow Hills High School Math: 20% | Reading: 55%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%39-225 Jefferson St.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 393-5400
Grades: 9-12 | 2,100 students
- Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 38%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%44-640 Clinton St.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-3680
Grades: K-5 | 570 students
- Andrew Jackson Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 41%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%82-850 Kenner Ave.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3830
Grades: K-5 | 606 students
- John F. Kennedy Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 35%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%45-100 Clinton St.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3840
Grades: K-5 | 497 students
- Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 37%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%83-200 Dr. Carreon Blvd.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3860
Grades: K-5 | 578 students
- Desert Ridge Academy Math: 26% | Reading: 37%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%79-767 Ave. 3910
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Grades: 6-8 | 1,407 student
- James Madison Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 31%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%80-845 Ave. 4610
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3850
Grades: K-5 | 540 students
- Herbert Hoover Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 28%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%44-300 Monroe St.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3820
Grades: K-5 | 440 students
- La Quinta Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 33%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%78-900 Ave. 5010
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
Grades: 6-8 | 563 students
- Horizon Alternative School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%43-330 Palm Royale Dr.10
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
Grades: K-12 | 223 students
- Indio High School Magnet School
Math: 12% | Reading: 40%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%81-750 Ave. 4610
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3550
Grades: 9-12 | 1,986 student
- Dwight Eisenhower Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 28%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%83-391 Dillon Ave.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Grades: K-5 | 474 students
- Indio Middle School Magnet School
Math: 14% | Reading: 29%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%81-195 Miles Ave.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3800
Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
- Summit High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%43-330 Palm Royale Dr.10
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
Grades: 10-12 | 292 students
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School Magnet School
Math: 9% | Reading: 24%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%83-089 Highway 11110
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-3660
Grades: 6-8 | 653 students
- Amistad High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%83-501 Dillon Ave.10
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3570
Grades: 9-12 | 221 students
- John Adams Early Childhood Learning Center50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Grades: K-1 | 1 student
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