- Enrollment
- 2,425
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Quinta, CA
La Quinta Middle
Federal NCES profile for La Quinta Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061111009358
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Quinta Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in La Quinta · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Quinta Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Quinta Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in La Quinta, CA.
School address
District: Desert Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 061111009358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
La Quinta Middle shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 061111009358 · La Quinta, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 22.9:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: La Quinta High (2,425 students)
La Quinta Middle shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 688 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
La Quinta Middle 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 709
La Quinta Middle
709 students
What this shows La Quinta Middle reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Quinta Middle compares
La Quinta Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.4%
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
White 11.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, La Quinta Middle 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 La Quinta Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indio High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Quinta Middle'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 La Quinta
1 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 (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Quinta Middle
How many students attend La Quinta Middle?
La Quinta Middle has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Quinta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Quinta Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at La Quinta Middle is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Quinta Middle?
69.4% of students at La Quinta Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Quinta Middle?
The largest demographic group at La Quinta Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in La Quinta, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Quinta Middle?
La Quinta Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Quinta Middle rank among public schools in La Quinta?
By Resource Investment Index, La Quinta Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in La Quinta, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Quinta on the city page.
What other schools are in Desert Sands Unified?
Besides La Quinta Middle, 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.