Desert Ridge Jr. High
Regular School · MESA, AZ
Desert Ridge Jr. High is a regular school school in MESA, Arizona, serving grades 07–08 with 925 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 530 | 57% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 277 | 30% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 4% |
| Asian | 18 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 925 | 485M / 440F |
English Language Learners: 24 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% -3.9pp | 31.9% | 895 |
| Reading Proficiency | 43.0% +4.1pp | 38.9% | 877 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 925 | 100% |
Contact & Location
10211 E MADERO AVE
MESA, AZ 85209
Phone: (480)635-2025
http://desertridgejunior.gilbertschools.net/Other Schools in District
- Ashland Elementary Elementary
- Augusta Ranch Elementary Elementary
- Boulder Creek Elementary Elementary
- Burk Elementary School Elementary
- Canyon Rim Elementary Elementary
- Carol Rae Ranch Elementary Elementary
- Finley Farms Elementary Elementary
- Gilbert Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 85209) → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arizona teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
040340002112
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD