Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School

43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253

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Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School serves 596 students in grades 6-8.

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 596 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School's student population of 596 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

596 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

76%

56%

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Black

White

15%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

52%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Desert Sands Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School often compared to?

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School?

596 students attend Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School?

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School offer ?

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School part of?

Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 596 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education