Augusta Ranch Elementary vs Desert Ridge Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
855 students
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
925 students
| Measure | Augusta Ranch Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Desert Ridge Jr. High Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,136 | #71 of 203 |
| National rank | #16968 of 50,301 | #9294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 855 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Augusta Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 42.4).
- •Augusta Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Augusta Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Augusta Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.7).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High is the larger school with 925 students compared with 855.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta Ranch Elementary better than Desert Ridge Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Augusta Ranch Elementary ranks higher (61.7 vs 42.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Augusta Ranch Elementary and Desert Ridge Jr. High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Augusta Ranch Elementary: 855. Desert Ridge Jr. High: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Augusta Ranch Elementary and Desert Ridge Jr. High rank in Arizona?
Augusta Ranch Elementary is 309th of 1,136 and Desert Ridge Jr. High is 71st of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).