Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle vs Desert Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
La Quinta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
| Measure | Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle La Quinta, California | Desert Ridge Academy Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,334 | #901 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12282 of 15,369 | #13395 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | La Quinta | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 22.1).
- •Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Desert Ridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 84.1%).
- •Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.1).
- •Desert Ridge Academy is the larger school with 962 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle better than Desert Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle ranks higher (28.1 vs 22.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle and Desert Ridge Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle: 439. Desert Ridge Academy: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle and Desert Ridge Academy rank in California?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle is 758th of 1,334 and Desert Ridge Academy is 901st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).