Desert Sands Unified · La Quinta, CA 92253
79-255 Blackhawk Way
(760)772-4150
2,500
Students
101.0
Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Student/Teacher
74%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Free / Reduced Lunch Rate
How this is rated
Measures the share of students from economically disadvantaged households. Good: under 30% · Note: 30–59% · Alert: 60% or higher74% of students qualify (1,841 of 2,500)
Student-Teacher Ratio
How this is rated
Lower ratios generally indicate more individual attention per student. Good: 20:1 or better · Note: 20–25:1 · Alert: above 25:124.8 students per teacher (2,500 students, 101.0 FTE teachers)
School Type
GoodRegular
Title I Program
How this is rated
Title I schools receive federal funding to support students from low-income families. School-wide and targeted assistance programs indicate higher concentrations of economic need.Unknown
School Level
InfoMiddle
Data from NCES Common Core of Data (2022–23). NCESSCH: 061111003582. Verify current details with the school or district directly.