Serving 397 students in grades 6-8, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School's student population of 397 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6057 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School's ranking?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School is ranked #6057 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School often compared to?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies, Palm Desert Charter Middle School, Desert Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School?
397 students attend Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School offer ?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School part of?
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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