Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle vs Gerald R. Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Gerald R. Ford Elementary
Indian Wells · Public elementary · Grades K–5
598 students
| Measure | Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle La Quinta, California | Gerald R. Ford Elementary Indian Wells, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,334 | #1445 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12282 of 15,369 | #19180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 61% |
| city | La Quinta | Indian Wells |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 28.1).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 25%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 84.1%).
- •Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 23.9).
- •Gerald R. Ford Elementary is the larger school with 598 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 Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gerald R. Ford Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 28.1 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 Gerald R. Ford Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and Indian Wells in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle: 439. Gerald R. Ford Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle and Gerald R. Ford Elementary rank in California?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle is 758th of 1,334 and Gerald R. Ford Elementary is 1445th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).