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Email BoardDr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy
47-368 Monroe Street, Indio, CA 92201-6702
Summary
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 36th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 32.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,155/4,657 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,790/4,657 (40th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 592 |
| Low-Income Students | 488 (82.4%) |
| English Learners | 149 (25.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 5.8 points over the full period.
•Math +5.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.2% to 40.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,155 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.9% to 41.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,790 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 31.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy compare within the district?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is No. 11 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 19 K–5 schools in Desert Sands Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy rank in California?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy ranks No. 3,155 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,790 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 6 in math among 19 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.3% meet the reading standard and 30.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy compare with other schools in Indio?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Indio with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IndioHow does Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy is No. 96 in reading and No. 75 in math proficiency among the 160 K–5 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. AcademyThis school | 32.5% | 35.0% |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School of International | 35.0% | 47.3% |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | 20.1% | 23.8% |
