At a glance
Reported students
709
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
595
La Quinta Middle: 709 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
23.4:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 709
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.7:1
What the reported data says about La Quinta Middle
La Quinta Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in La Quinta. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Desert Sands Unified. NCES reports 709 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.4:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.1%) and White (11.1%). English learners represent 20.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking La Quinta Middle
- 1How do the reported 23.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.21 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.21
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.61
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.23
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic78.1%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Desert Sands Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Indio Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
768 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
591 reported students
Desert Ridge Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
962 reported students
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,099 reported students
Palm Desert Charter Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,298 reported students
Public schools near La Quinta Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Middle · Desert Sands Unified | 06–08 | 1,099 | 2.4 mi |
| Indio Middle Middle · Desert Sands Unified | 06–08 | 768 | 3.2 mi |
| Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle Middle · Desert Sands Unified | 06–08 | 439 | 3.2 mi |
| Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High Middle · Coachella Valley Unified | 07–08 | 668 | 3.8 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Middle · Desert Sands Unified | 06–08 | 591 | 4.5 mi |
| Desert Ridge Academy Middle · Desert Sands Unified | 06–08 | 962 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Quinta Middle
What grades does La Quinta Middle serve?
La Quinta Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Desert Sands Unified.
How many students attend La Quinta Middle?
La Quinta Middle reported 709 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 709 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Quinta Middle?
The calculated ratio is 23.4:1, based on 709 students and 30.26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is La Quinta Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Quinta Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Desert Sands Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Quinta Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is La Quinta Middle in?
La Quinta Middle is part of Desert Sands Unified, based in La Quinta, CA, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Quinta Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Glenn Middle School of International Studies (2.4 mi), Indio Middle (3.2 mi), Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.