Indio Middle vs La Quinta High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indio Middle
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
La Quinta High
La Quinta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,425 students
| Measure | Indio Middle Indio, California | La Quinta High La Quinta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1259 of 1,334 | #731 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15102 of 15,369 | #12453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 768 | 2,425 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 2,425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| city | Indio | La Quinta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Quinta High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 9.9).
- •La Quinta High does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •La Quinta High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •La Quinta High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 92.7%).
- •Indio Middle does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 25.0).
- •La Quinta High is the larger school with 2,425 students compared with 768.
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 Indio Middle better than La Quinta High?
On the Success Index (US), La Quinta High ranks higher (33.9 vs 9.9 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 Indio Middle and La Quinta High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Indio and La Quinta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indio Middle: 768. La Quinta High: 2,425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indio Middle and La Quinta High rank in California?
Indio Middle is 1259th of 1,334 and La Quinta High is 731st of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).