Desert Mesa Elementary School vs Gila Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 449 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
Yuma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
876 students
Gila Ridge High School
Yuma · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,249 students
| Measure | Desert Mesa Elementary School Yuma, Arizona | Gila Ridge High School Yuma, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,136 | #201 of 286 |
| National rank | #27681 of 50,301 | #12954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 876 | 2,249 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 2,249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | Yuma | Yuma |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 31.7).
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Desert Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.7).
- •Gila Ridge High School is the larger school with 2,249 students compared with 876.
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 Desert Mesa Elementary School better than Gila Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Mesa Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 31.7 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 Desert Mesa Elementary School and Gila Ridge High School?
About 449 m in a straight line, between Yuma and Yuma in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Mesa Elementary School: 876. Gila Ridge High School: 2,249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Mesa Elementary School and Gila Ridge High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Mesa Elementary School is 483rd of 1,136 and Gila Ridge High School is 201st of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).