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Academic Resources for Desert Sands Unified School District
Varsity Tutors serves students in Desert Sands Unified School District, a public school district serving the La Quinta area in California. The district educates 26,379 students across 35 schools, maintaining a 94% graduation rate.
35
Schools26,379
Total Students35
Schools94%
Graduation Rate1120
Avg SAT24
Avg ACT24:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Desert Sands Unified School District
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- CAASPP (Grades 3-5)
- SBAC (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Desert Sands Unified School District students, school information, and other academic resources.
E
Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportM
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringJohn Glenn Middle School of International Studies
1,045 students
Grades 6-8Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringDistrict Performance
Graduation Rate
94%
Students graduating on timeAverage SAT
1120
Combined scoreAverage ACT
24
Composite scorePer Student Spending
$16,179
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Desert Sands Unified School District
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