John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies
Tel:
(760)200-3700
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies serves 1,392 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's student population of 1,392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,392 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2629 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 25% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Desert Sands Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 953 students
0.1 miles
45-250 Dune Palms Rd.
Indio, CA 92201
(760)200-3720 0.1 K-5 953 - La Quinta La Quinta High School Grades: 9-12 | 2666 students
0.8 miles
79-255 W.ward Ho Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760)772-4150 0.8 9-12 2666 - Indio James Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
1.3 miles
80-845 Ave. 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760)775-3850 1.3 K-5 552 - Indio Carrillo Ranch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 668 students
1.4 miles
43-775 Madison St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760)238-9700 1.4 K-5 668 - Indio Indio Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
1.5 miles
81-195 Miles Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760)775-3800 1.5 6-8 809
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