Summary:
La Quinta, California is served by two public middle schools, La Quinta Middle and Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle, both part of the Desert Sands Unified district and educating over 1,100 students in grades 6 through 8.
When comparing the two, La Quinta Middle generally shows stronger academic results, with higher proficiency rates in English and math and a lower rate of chronic student absenteeism. In contrast, Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle has a lower student-to-teacher ratio, spends significantly more per student, and posts a slightly higher proficiency rate in 8th-grade science.
Both schools face significant challenges, particularly in mathematics proficiency and chronic absenteeism, which far exceeds the state average. The performance gap between the two demographically similar schools, especially in math where La Quinta Middle's rate is nearly double, is notable. Parents should note that both schools, and the Desert Sands Unified district overall, perform below state averages, indicating broader educational challenges in the area.
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