Overview

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is a magnet school in Indio, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 9 middle schools in Desert Sands Unified School District.

School Rating

Thomas Jefferson Middle School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


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Neighborhood

83-089 Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
School leader: Ms Catherine Burling
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  • 9 /10
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