Enrollment
1,099
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Glenn Middle School of International Studies compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is a large middle school in Indio, California, enrolling 1,099 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,099 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #380.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indio's middle schools, it stands alongside Desert Ridge Academy (962 students): John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25:1 vs 24.1:1).
Desert Sands Unified also operates La Quinta High (2,425 students) and Palm Desert High (2,079 students) alongside John Glenn Middle School of International Studies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Glenn Middle School of International Studies compares
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,695
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Desert Sands Unified, which includes John Glenn Middle School of International Studies.
$15,695
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,425
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,099 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Glenn Middle School of International Studies a good school?
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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