Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle vs Desert Ridge Academy
Desert Ridge Academy has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 4.8/10. Desert Ridge Academy is significantly larger with 1,018 students, about 2.6× the size of Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle (397). In math proficiency, Desert Ridge Academy leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
La Quinta, CA
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
397 students
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio, CA
6.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,018 students
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| Metric | Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle | Desert Ridge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.4 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.6% | 81.4% |
| Environment Score | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| State Rank | #7,984 of 9,557 | #4,297 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 17th | 55th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle | Desert Ridge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 40.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Quinta (92253) | Indio (92203) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,397 | $97,969 |
| Median Home Value | $612,800 | $496,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,741 | $1,990 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.9% | 34.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 23 min |