Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Imagine East Mesa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
Mesa · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
140 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Jr. High Mesa, Arizona | Imagine East Mesa Middle Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 203 | #64 of 203 |
| National rank | #9294 of 15,369 | #8384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 925 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 42.4).
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Imagine East Mesa Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.7).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High is the larger school with 925 students compared with 140.
- •Desert Ridge Jr. 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 Jr. High better than Imagine East Mesa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine East Mesa Middle ranks higher (46.6 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 Desert Ridge Jr. 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 Jr. High: 925. Imagine East Mesa Middle: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Jr. High and Imagine East Mesa Middle rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge Jr. High is 71st of 203 and Imagine East Mesa Middle is 64th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).