John Glenn Middle School

John Glenn Middle School located in Indio, CA serves the socioeconomically and ethnically diverse populations in grades 6-8. The school's fall 2023 enrollment was 1,035, of which 73% are of Hispanic descent, 23% are white, 1% are African-American, 2% are Asian, and 1% are other ethnicity. Spanish is the home language of 95% of the schools nearly 97 English Learners. The schools unduplicated percentage is 52%. 6.7% of our students are classified as English Language Learners. 57% of our students are from low-income families eligible for free or reduced-priced meals, less than .1% Foster Youth, and 13% are students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). John Glenn Middle School has programs focused on academic language and critical thinking development and college and career readiness, prioritized to meet student needs of those whose educational journeys are more challenged by language and/or economic barriers. Supporting our site is an academic coach and a school site council committee from the community, dedicated to meet the high expectations and performance goals set by our 105 certificated and classified staff. Professional development continues to focus on PLCs and best first instruction. We have implemented MTSS, and are entering our third year. This will further support our students and family stakeholders to have better educational outcomes. For the 2023-2024 school year, John Glenn Middle School will continue to be a Title I school. We are an AVID National Demonstration School and and International Baccalaureate MYP School.