Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle vs Palm Desert Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 6.3 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
Palm Desert Charter Middle
Palm Desert · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,298 students
| Measure | Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle La Quinta, California | Palm Desert Charter Middle Palm Desert, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,334 | #403 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12282 of 15,369 | #7434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 1,298 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 1,298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 46% |
| city | La Quinta | Palm Desert |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 28.1).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 84.1%).
- •Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 27.6).
- •Palm Desert Charter Middle is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 439.
- •Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle is a public school while Palm Desert Charter Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Palm Desert Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Desert Charter Middle ranks higher (51.0 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 Palm Desert Charter Middle?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and Palm Desert in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle: 439. Palm Desert Charter Middle: 1,298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle and Palm Desert Charter Middle rank in California?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle is 758th of 1,334 and Palm Desert Charter Middle is 403rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).