John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
Tel:
(760) 200-3700
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies serves 1,300 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's student population of 1,300 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,300 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3736 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desert Sands Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is La Quinta High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Indio Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indio Amelia Earhart Elementary School Of International Studies Grades: K-5 | 904 students
0.1 miles
45-250 Dune Palms Rd.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 200-3720 0.1 K-5 904 - La Quinta La Quinta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,691 students
0.8 miles
79-255 W.ward Ho Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150 0.8 9-12 2,691 - Indio James Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.3 miles
80-845 Ave. 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3850 1.3 K-5 540 - Indio Carrillo Ranch Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 647 students
1.4 miles
43-775 Madison St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 238-9700 1.4 K-5 647 - Indio Indio Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
1.5 miles
81-195 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3800 1.5 6-8 795
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