Desert Ridge High vs Imagine East Mesa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Ridge High
Mesa · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,103 students
Imagine East Mesa Elementary
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
611 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge High Mesa, Arizona | Imagine East Mesa Elementary Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 286 | #524 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #9024 of 16,910 | #30153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,103 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 2,103 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 42.7).
- •Desert Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Desert Ridge High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.4).
- •Desert Ridge High is the larger school with 2,103 students compared with 611.
- •Desert Ridge High is a public school while Imagine East Mesa Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ridge High better than Imagine East Mesa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Ridge High ranks higher (47.6 vs 42.7 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 Ridge High and Imagine East Mesa Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge High: 2,103. Imagine East Mesa Elementary: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge High and Imagine East Mesa Elementary rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge High is 133rd of 286 and Imagine East Mesa Elementary is 524th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).