At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
439
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+18.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in La Quinta, California. The school enrolls 439 students. It is part of the Desert Sands Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDesert Sands Unified
County6065
CityLa Quinta
ZIP92253
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061111011714
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment439
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino76.9%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
76.9%
Black
2.7%
Asian
3.9%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.