Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 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
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,066 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Jr. High Mesa, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 203 | #384 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #9294 of 15,369 | #21594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 925 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 42.4).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.7).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 925.
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High is a public school while Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa 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 Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa ranks higher (55.1 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 Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Jr. High: 925. Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Jr. High and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge Jr. High is 71st of 203 and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is 384th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).