For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,398 students in Indio, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Indio, CA are John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies, Desert Ridge Academy and Indio Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indio, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Indio have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Indio, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
79-655 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3700
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Desert Ridge Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79-767 Avenue 39
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 393-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Indio Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81-195 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3800
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
83-089 Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-3660
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-3660
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Indio, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
Rosalyn Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
83-501 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3880
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3880
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Indio, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Indio, CA include John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies, Desert Ridge Academy and Indio Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Indio?
4 public middle schools are located in Indio.
What is the racial composition of students in Indio?
Indio public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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