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Desert Sands Unified School District
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  • LA QUINTA, CA
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Desert Sands Unified School District

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    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Diversity
      grade A minus
    3. Teachers
      grade A+
    4. College Prep
      grade A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B+
    6. Administration
      grade B+
    7. Sports
      grade A minus
    8. Food
      grade B minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B

    Desert Sands Unified School District is a highly rated, public school district located in LA QUINTA, CA. It has 26,698 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading.

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    47-950 DUNE PALMS RD.
    LA QUINTA, CA 92253
    About Desert Sands Unified School District...

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    49%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    35%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1100
    1,750 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    328 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    26,698
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    66.7%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    24:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $103,554
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.5%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $13,946 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      61%
    • Support Services
      35%
    • Other
      4%

    Living in the Area

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade C+
    3. Housing
      grade C minus
    Median Household Income
    $59,399
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,210
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $311,700
    National
    $244,900

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