Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Imagine East Mesa Middle
Desert Ridge Jr. High has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 7.4/10. Desert Ridge Jr. High is significantly larger with 950 students, about 6.8× the size of Imagine East Mesa Middle (140). In math proficiency, Imagine East Mesa Middle leads at 42.0%.
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
Imagine East Mesa Middle
Phoenix, AZ
7.4/10
Middle School7th – 8thCharter
140 students
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| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Imagine East Mesa Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| State Rank | #298 of 2,019 | #548 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 73th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Imagine East Mesa Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mesa (85209) | Phoenix (85053) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,498 | $66,870 |
| Median Home Value | $363,800 | $329,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,798 | $1,385 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.2% | 25.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 30 min |