Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Highland Jr High School
Highland Jr High School has a higher overall rating of 9.0/10 compared to 8.0/10. In math proficiency, Highland Jr High School leads at 52.0%.
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
Highland Jr High School
Mesa, AZ
9.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
956 students
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| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Highland Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #298 of 2,019 | #61 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Highland Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mesa (85209) | Mesa (85212) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,498 | $123,404 |
| Median Home Value | $363,800 | $530,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,798 | $2,024 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.2% | 42.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 30 min |