- Enrollment
- 2,425
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indio, CA
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Federal NCES profile for John Glenn Middle School of International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061111008765
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Indio · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn Middle School of International Studies ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Indio, CA.
School address
District: Desert Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 061111008765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061111008765 · Indio, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,099 enr · 25:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: La Quinta High (2,425 students)
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,425 students
- Palm Desert Hi
Palm Desert High
2,079 students
- Indio High
Indio High
1,962 students
- Shadow Hills H
Shadow Hills High
1,650 students
- Palm Desert Ch
Palm Desert Charter Middle
1,298 students
- This school
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
1,099 students
What this shows John Glenn Middle School of International Studies reports 1,099 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Glenn Middle School of International Studies compares
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,099 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,099
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
White 15.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desert Sands Unified reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indio High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Glenn Middle School of International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,962
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Indio
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,099 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
How many students attend John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies has 1,099 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indio, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,065 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
47.9% of students at John Glenn Middle School of International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
The largest demographic group at John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Indio, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Glenn Middle School of International Studies rank among middle schools in Indio?
By Resource Investment Index, John Glenn Middle School of International Studies ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Indio, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Indio on the city page.
What other schools are in Desert Sands Unified?
Besides John Glenn Middle School of International Studies, Desert Sands Unified also operates La Quinta High (2,425 students), Palm Desert High (2,079 students), and Indio High (1,962 students). See the Desert Sands Unified district page for the complete list.