Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Smith Junior High School
Desert Ridge Jr. High has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.8/10. In math proficiency, Desert Ridge Jr. High leads at 38.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Mesa, AZ
8.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
950 students
Smith Junior High School
Mesa, AZ
6.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
762 students
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| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Smith Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| State Rank | #298 of 2,019 | #837 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 59th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Smith Junior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 26.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 36.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mesa (85209) | Mesa (85207) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,498 | $99,439 |
| Median Home Value | $363,800 | $460,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,798 | $1,595 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.2% | 36.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 26 min |