Smith Junior High School vs Desert Ridge Jr. High
Desert Ridge Jr. High has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 6.8/10. In math proficiency, Desert Ridge Jr. High leads at 38.0%.
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.
Smith Junior High School
Mesa, AZ
6.8/10
Middle School7th – 8th
762 students
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Mesa, AZ
8.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
950 students
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| Metric | Smith Junior High School | Desert Ridge Jr. High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.0 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| State Rank | #837 of 2,019 | #298 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 59th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Smith Junior High School | Desert Ridge Jr. High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 26.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 36.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mesa (85207) | Mesa (85209) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,439 | $80,498 |
| Median Home Value | $460,800 | $363,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,595 | $1,798 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.2% | 33.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 26 min |