Desert Ridge Academy
Indio, CA · Desert Sands Unified · Grades 6-8
950th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Desert Ridge Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desert Ridge Academy 950th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Desert Ridge Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 928 students tested
Desert Ridge Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,018 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.7% | 84.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 11.4% | 7.9% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 4.2% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Desert Ridge Academy
Typical home value $559K in zip 92203 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Desert Ridge Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Colonel Mitchell Paige MiddleDesert Sands Unified · 2.8 mi away1,106th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 12% - 7John Glenn Middle School of International StudiesDesert Sands Unified · 3 mi away512th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 40% - 1Indio MiddleDesert Sands Unified · 3.4 mi away1,262nd of 1,294
ELA 18% · Math 6% - 1Thomas Jefferson MiddleDesert Sands Unified · 5 mi away1,283rd of 1,294
ELA 15% · Math 4% - 4La Quinta MiddleDesert Sands Unified · 5.6 mi away835th of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 23% - 7Palm Desert Charter MiddleDesert Sands Unified · 5.9 mi away · charter391st of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 39% - 4Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior HighCoachella Valley Unified · 7.2 mi away880th of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 23% - 2Bobby Duke MiddleCoachella Valley Unified · 8.4 mi away1,124th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desert Ridge Academy in?
Desert Ridge Academy is part of the Desert Sands Unified district in Indio, California.
Is Desert Ridge Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Ridge Academy 950th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Ridge Academy?
Hispanic 85%, White 8%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2% (1,018 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Ridge Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92203 is $559K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.