Canyon Rim 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.
Canyon Rim Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
905 students
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
925 students
| Measure | Canyon Rim Elementary Mesa, Arizona | Desert Ridge Jr. High Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,136 | #71 of 203 |
| National rank | #11987 of 50,301 | #9294 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 905 | 925 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 925 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Rim Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 42.4).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Canyon Rim Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.7).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High is the larger school with 925 students compared with 905.
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 Canyon Rim Elementary better than Desert Ridge Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Rim Elementary ranks higher (69.0 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 Canyon Rim 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?
Canyon Rim Elementary: 905. Desert Ridge Jr. High: 925. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Rim Elementary and Desert Ridge Jr. High rank in Arizona?
Canyon Rim Elementary is 203rd of 1,136 and Desert Ridge Jr. High is 71st of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).