Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Meridian
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 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
Meridian
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
850 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Jr. High Mesa, Arizona | Meridian Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 203 | #297 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #9294 of 15,369 | #16534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 925 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 42.4).
- •Meridian does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Meridian does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Meridian does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.7).
- •Desert Ridge Jr. High is the larger school with 925 students compared with 850.
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 Meridian?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian ranks higher (62.4 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 Meridian?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Jr. High: 925. Meridian: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Jr. High and Meridian rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge Jr. High is 71st of 203 and Meridian is 297th of 1,136 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).