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Desert Ridge Jr. High School

10211 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 973 students in grades 7-8, Desert Ridge Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Desert Ridge Jr. High School's student population of 973 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
973 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Desert Ridge Jr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Ridge Jr. High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#776 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Desert Ridge Jr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Desert Ridge Jr. High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
6%
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White
60%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Desert Ridge Jr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Ridge Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Ridge Jr. High School's ranking?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School is ranked #776 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Ridge Jr. High School often compared to?
Desert Ridge Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High School?
973 students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Desert Ridge Jr. High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Ridge Jr. High School?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Ridge Jr. High School offer ?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Desert Ridge Jr. High School part of?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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