Indio Middle

www.dsusd.us

784 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Indio Middle School, located at 81-195 Miles Ave. in Indio, California, is a key academic institution within the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. As part of a larger district committed to college and career readiness, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the academic challenges of secondary education.

The school emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students during their middle school years. By leveraging resources from the Desert Sands Unified School District, Indio Middle School offers various programs and extracurricular activities intended to keep students engaged and connected to their school community. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.dsusd.us serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

784

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indio Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	723
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
723 (92.2 %)
White
23 (2.9 %)
Two or More
21 (2.7 %)
Black
9 (1.1 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)775-3800
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 256

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 248