Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Imagine Superstition Middle
Desert Ridge Jr. High has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 5.8/10. Desert Ridge Jr. High is significantly larger with 950 students, about 6.4× the size of Imagine Superstition Middle (148). In math proficiency, Imagine Superstition 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 Superstition Middle
Apache Junction, AZ
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8thCharter
148 students
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| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Imagine Superstition Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 2.7 |
| State Rank | #298 of 2,019 | #1,272 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 37th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Imagine Superstition Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Imagine Superstition Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 950 | 148 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Imagine Superstition Middle Inc. (90160) |
| City | Mesa | Apache Junction |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mesa (85209) | Apache Junction (85120) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,498 | $53,921 |
| Median Home Value | $363,800 | $162,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,798 | $958 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.2% | 13.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 11.4% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 28 min |