Desert Ridge High vs Imagine East Mesa Middle
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 Middle
Mesa · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
140 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge High Mesa, Arizona | Imagine East Mesa Middle Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 286 | #64 of 203 |
| National rank | #9024 of 16,910 | #8384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,103 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 2,103 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Ridge High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 46.6).
- •Desert Ridge High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Desert Ridge High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.8).
- •Desert Ridge High is the larger school with 2,103 students compared with 140.
- •Desert Ridge High is a public school while Imagine East Mesa Middle 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Ridge High ranks higher (47.6 vs 46.6 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge High and Imagine East Mesa Middle rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge High is 133rd of 286 and Imagine East Mesa Middle is 64th of 203 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).