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