Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle

School Overview
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, located in La Quinta, California, is a public school serving students in the Desert Sands Unified School District. Named in honor of Colonel Mitchell Paige, a United States Marine Corps officer and Medal of Honor recipient, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and community pride. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares middle school students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is comprehensive, focusing on core subjects while offering various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which encourage well-rounded personal growth. By aligning with the broader mission of the Desert Sands Unified School District, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School strives to integrate modern technology and innovative teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Prospective families can find further information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic resources on the official district website at [www.dsusd.us](http://www.dsusd.us).
436
Total Students
18.8
Full-Time Teachers
23.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
Demographic Student Count
White63
Hispanic329
Black7
Asian19
Two or More17
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    329 (75.5 %)
  • White
    63 (14.4 %)
  • Asian
    19 (4.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.9 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Desert Sands Unified
Phone: (760)238-9710
Website: http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 287
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 82
Grades Taught
Grade 6 146
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 159

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6146
Grade 7131
Grade 8159
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20647.2%
Male23052.8%