Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle

43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253

www.dsusd.us

439 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

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).

439

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	305
Black	13
Asian	18
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

Hispanic
305 (69.5%)
White
80 (18.2%)
Two or More
19 (4.3%)
Asian
18 (4.1%)
Black
13 (3.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

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:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 148

Grade 7 123

Grade 8 168