- Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Thomas Jefferson Middle (809.1:1 vs. 221.3:1).
- Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Thomas Jefferson Middle (341 vs. 190).
- Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Thomas Jefferson Middle (42 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Thomas Jefferson Middle (341 vs. 190).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Thomas Jefferson Middle (42 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Thomas Jefferson Middle (42 vs. 31).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Thomas Jefferson Middle (809.1:1 vs. 221.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Thomas Jefferson Middle
$17,070.17
Desert Ridge Academy
$17,070.17
Local revenue share
Thomas Jefferson Middle
36.6%
Desert Ridge Academy
36.6%
State revenue share
Thomas Jefferson Middle
55.2%
Desert Ridge Academy
55.2%
Federal revenue share
Thomas Jefferson Middle
8.2%
Desert Ridge Academy
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Thomas Jefferson Middle
37.1%
Desert Ridge Academy
37.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Riverside County
$89,672
Riverside County
$89,672
Poverty rate
Riverside County
11.1%
Riverside County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Riverside County
25.1%
Riverside County
25.1%
Unemployment rate
Riverside County
5.3%
Riverside County
5.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.