Serving 1,018 students in grades 6-8, Desert Ridge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,018 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Desert Ridge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Ridge Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Ridge Academy?
1,018 students attend Desert Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Desert Ridge Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Ridge Academy?
Desert Ridge Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Ridge Academy offer ?
Desert Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desert Ridge Academy part of?
Both of my kids have had tons of opportunities at this school. There are lots of activities and my kids avoid drama by eating lunch in teachers'' rooms with groups of friends.
- Posted by Parent - Mom of 2
13/19/2020
This school needs to do something about the threats, that are going on the bulling, the fights, it only is going to get worse from here, if nothing is done about this. Our kids need to feel safe and protected in these public schools.
- Posted by Parent - Feliecia
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,018 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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