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La Quinta Middle — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|La Quinta, California|Desert Sands Unified
La Quinta, CA 92253
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Upcoming Events
Jul
16
Thu
School Board MeetingEvent
Jul
30
Thu
SSUSD Community Resource Fair - Party in the Parking Lot Event
No cost to attend. Access to immunizations, supplies, enrollment and more! Some resources, items and food may be available for purchase. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate our community! Contact info: (760) 499-1780 sdastrup@ssusd.org
Aug
3
Mon
Burroughs 9th grade Orientation (BHS Gym) Event
Aug
3
Mon
Optional Teacher Work DayStaff Day
Aug
4
Tue
Teacher Professional Learning DayStaff Day
Aug
4
Tue
Vieweg STEM Academy Ice Cream Social Event
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School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
688
Student:Teacher
22.9:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Desert Sands UnifiedEcon. Disadvantaged
84.5%
Phone
(760)777-4220School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
<50%
Math Proficiency
<50%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
28 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Worse than average in CATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
721
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
31.26
100% fully certified
Counselors
0.20999999
Psychologists
0.61000001
Social Workers
0.23
Nurses
0.15000001
Security Staff
1.17
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,070
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,226
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$24,519
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 55%Local 37%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$580,340
-1.9% 1yr+32.5% 5yr
Riverside, CA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.9%
Below 150% poverty line
6.8%
Unemployment rate
8.0%
Uninsured residents
17.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,425
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
3,224
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,242 (39%)
Autism
668 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
474 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
369 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
285 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
58 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
709
Current enrollment
Stable(-6% 5yr)Coming Up
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
School Board Meeting
EventThu, Jul 30, 2026
SSUSD Community Resource Fair - Party in the Parking Lot
EventMon, Aug 3, 2026
Burroughs 9th grade Orientation (BHS Gym)
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Superintendent's Council - District Office |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SELPA Office) |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | End of 1st Quarter |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School - Columbus Day |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | LCAP Advisory Meeting |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | End of 1st Trimester |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No School - Veteran's Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Superintendent's Council |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | Elementary Minimum Days Nov. 16-20 |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving Break |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | No School Break |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day No School - Desert Sands Unified School District |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day No School - Desert Sands Unified School District |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SELPA Office) |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Secondary Minimum Days Dec. 16-18 |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | School Board Meeting |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of 1st Semester |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Elementary Minimum Day - Dec. 18 |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | No School - Winter Recess |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Classified Holidays |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Classified Holiday No School - Desert Sands Unified School District |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Classified Holiday No School - Desert Sands Unified School District |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | No School - Winter Recess |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | Classified Holiday No School - Desert Sands Unified School District |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Classified Holiday No School - Desert Sands Unified School District |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Holiday - New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School - Winter Recess |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Superintendent's Council |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | LCAP Advisory Meeting |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Lincoln's Birthday |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SELPA Office) |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | No School - Lincoln's Birthday Observed |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School - Washington's Birthday |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | End of 2nd Trimester |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | Elementary Minimum Days March 9-12 |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | Superintendent's Council |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | LCAP Advisory Meeting |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - In Lieu of Admission Day |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | No School - Spring Break |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Open House Las Flores & Gateway |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Open House Faller & Inyokern |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Open House Vieweg & China Lake Junior High |
| Thu, Apr 15, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Open House Pierce & Richmond |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SELPA Office) |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | Late Start (except Mesquite) |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | LCAP Advisory Meeting |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Superintendent's Council |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | School Board Meeting |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 4, 2027 | Last Day of School |
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Quinta Middle
Enrollment at La Quinta Middle stands at 688 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.
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