Desert Ridge Jr. High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mesa, Arizona 85209 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
#71 of 203 middle schools in Arizona
#9294 of 15,369 nationally
About Desert Ridge Jr. High
Desert Ridge Jr. High is a public middle located in Mesa, in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 925 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 71st of 203 ranked middle schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (57th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 925.
There are 123 schools in Mesa; Desert Ridge Jr. High ranks 67th of 111 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)19.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desert Ridge Jr. High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 19.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desert Ridge Jr. High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desert Ridge High
Mesa · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,103 students · 449 m away
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,066 students · 1.2 km away
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
855 students · 1.8 km away
Canyon Rim Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
905 students · 1.8 km away
Imagine East Mesa Elementary
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
611 students · 2.5 km away
Imagine East Mesa Middle
Mesa · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
140 students · 2.5 km away
Superstition High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 7–12
54 students · 2.6 km away
Skyline High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students · 3.2 km away
Meridian
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
850 students · 3.5 km away
Patterson Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
733 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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Tempe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
Castle Dome Middle School
Yuma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
Maricopa Wells Middle School
Maricopa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Marana Middle School
Marana · Public middle · Grades 7–8
941 students
Taylor Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
908 students
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Chandler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
907 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Ridge Jr. High a good school?
Desert Ridge Jr. High has a Success Index (US) of 42.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #71 of 203 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desert Ridge Jr. High rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge Jr. High ranks #71 of 203 middle schools in Arizona and #9294 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High?
Desert Ridge Jr. High had 925 students in 2025.
Is Desert Ridge Jr. High a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Ridge Jr. High is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Ridge Jr. High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Ridge Jr. High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.