Desert Ridge Academy vs James Monroe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
James Monroe Elementary
Bermuda Dunes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Academy Indio, California | James Monroe Elementary Bermuda Dunes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #901 of 1,334 | #1089 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13395 of 15,369 | #14536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 962 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 78% |
| city | Indio | Bermuda Dunes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 22.1).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 25%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 81.5%).
- •Desert Ridge Academy does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.5).
- •Desert Ridge Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 562.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Ridge Academy better than James Monroe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary ranks higher (65.4 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Ridge Academy and James Monroe Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Indio and Bermuda Dunes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Academy: 962. James Monroe Elementary: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Academy and James Monroe Elementary rank in California?
Desert Ridge Academy is 901st of 1,334 and James Monroe Elementary is 1089th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).