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Desert Ridge Academy

Desert Sands Unified

📍 Indio, CA🎓 Grades 6–8👥 962 Students🔗 www.dsusd.k12.ca.us

Overview

Desert Ridge Academy is a public middle school in Indio, CA. It enrolls about 962 students across grades 6–8, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.6:1.

Quick Stats

Enrollment

962

Grades Served

6–8

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.6:1

Teachers (FTE)

Sector

Public

Setting

Rural

Enrollment by Grade

Grade	Students
6	294
7	322
8	346

Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White

8.4%

Hispanic / Latino

84.7%

Black or African American

1.4%

Asian

1.7%

Two or more races

3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native

0.1%

Pacific Islander

0.3%

Gender

Female

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Desert Ridge Academy serve?

Desert Ridge Academy serves grades 6–8.

How many students attend Desert Ridge Academy?

Desert Ridge Academy enrolls approximately 962 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.6:1.

Is Desert Ridge Academy a public or private school?

Desert Ridge Academy is a public school in Indio, CA.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. School year data: 2024.

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