Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy serves the southwest part of Indio, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy's student population of 592 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5790 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy's ranking?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is ranked #5790 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy often compared to?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
592 students attend Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy offer ?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy part of?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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