Desert Ridge Jr. 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 Jr. High
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
925 students
Imagine East Mesa Elementary
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
611 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Jr. High Mesa, Arizona | Imagine East Mesa Elementary Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 203 | #524 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #9294 of 15,369 | #30153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 925 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.4 vs 42.7).
- •Imagine East Mesa Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 24.4).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High is the larger school with 925 students compared with 611.
- •Desert Ridge Jr. 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 Jr. High better than Imagine East Mesa Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Ridge Jr. 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 Jr. High: 925. Imagine East Mesa Elementary: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Jr. High and Imagine East Mesa Elementary rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge Jr. High is 71st of 203 and Imagine East Mesa Elementary is 524th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).