For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,019 students in La Quinta, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Quinta, CA are La Quinta Middle School, Horizon and Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Quinta, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in La Quinta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Quinta, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Quinta Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-900 Ave. 50
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
Grades: K-12
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
La Quinta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Quinta, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Quinta, CA include La Quinta Middle School, Horizon and Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Quinta, CA?
3 public middle schools are located in La Quinta, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in La Quinta, CA?
La Quinta, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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