Desert Ridge Jr. High vs Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Desert Ridge Jr. High has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.2/10. Desert Ridge Jr. High is significantly larger with 950 students, about 3.6× the size of Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa (266). In math proficiency, Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa leads at 47.0%.
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
Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa
Gilbert, AZ
6.2/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
266 students
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| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 4.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #298 of 2,019 | #1,096 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 46th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Leading Edge Academy at East Mesa |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 38.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mesa (85209) | Gilbert (85296) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,498 | $117,120 |
| Median Home Value | $363,800 | $496,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,798 | $2,141 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 33.2% | 49.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 26 min |