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School Comparison

Indio Middle
vs.
Desert Ridge Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Indio Middle
Desert Ridge Academy
  • Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Indio Middle (809.1:1 vs. 620.7:1).
  • Indio Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Desert Ridge Academy (94 vs. 46).
  • Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Indio Middle (42 vs. 8).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Indio Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Ridge Academy (346 vs. 341).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Indio Middle (42 vs. 8).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Indio Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Desert Ridge Academy (94 vs. 46).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Desert Ridge Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Indio Middle (809.1:1 vs. 620.7:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

16 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
Indio Middle
$17,070.17
Desert Ridge Academy
$17,070.17
Local revenue share
Indio Middle
36.6%
Desert Ridge Academy
36.6%
State revenue share
Indio Middle
55.2%
Desert Ridge Academy
55.2%
Federal revenue share
Indio Middle
8.2%
Desert Ridge Academy
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Indio 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.