Thomas Jefferson Middle

www.dsusd.us

538 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School, located in Indio, California, is a public middle school serving the Desert Sands Unified School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and preparation for high school. Situated along Highway 111, the campus serves a diverse student population in the Coachella Valley, emphasizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.

Beyond traditional academics, the school actively promotes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. As part of the Desert Sands Unified School District, Thomas Jefferson Middle School benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance technology integration and student well-being. By maintaining strong communication with families and encouraging community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential in both their studies and their social growth.

538

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	497
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
497 (92.4 %)
White
16 (3.0 %)
Two or More
13 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Desert Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)863-3660
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 206

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 172