Desert Ridge Middle vs Eisenhower Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Ridge Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
Eisenhower Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Eisenhower Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 138 | #8 of 138 |
| National rank | #6541 of 15,369 | #8075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 801 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 48.0).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 100%).
- •Desert Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Desert Ridge Middle is the larger school with 801 students compared with 740.
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 Middle better than Eisenhower Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Ridge Middle ranks higher (55.1 vs 48.0 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 Middle and Eisenhower Middle?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Middle: 801. Eisenhower Middle: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Middle and Eisenhower Middle rank in New Mexico?
Desert Ridge Middle is 7th of 138 and Eisenhower Middle is 8th of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).