John Glenn Middle School of International Studies vs La Quinta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,099 students
La Quinta Middle
La Quinta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
| Measure | John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Indio, California | La Quinta Middle La Quinta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 1,334 | #886 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9364 of 15,369 | #13271 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,099 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Indio | La Quinta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 22.8).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 85.3%).
- •La Quinta Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 25.0).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 709.
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 John Glenn Middle School of International Studies better than La Quinta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn Middle School of International Studies ranks higher (42.1 vs 22.8 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 John Glenn Middle School of International Studies and La Quinta Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Indio and La Quinta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies: 1,099. La Quinta Middle: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn Middle School of International Studies and La Quinta Middle rank in California?
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is 533rd of 1,334 and La Quinta Middle is 886th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).