Desert Ridge Junior High School

About Desert Ridge Junior High School

Desert Ridge Junior High School is located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. This public school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District and serves students in grades 7-8. Desert Ridge Junior High School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities to help students reach their full potential. Students can participate in a wide range of sports, clubs, and activities, including band, choir, theater, robotics, and more. The school also has a strong focus on technology and provides a variety of resources to help students excel in the digital world. Desert Ridge Junior High School is also committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students. The school has an active parent-teacher organization and works closely with the community to ensure the success of its students. Desert Ridge Junior High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and thrive.

Address:	10211 E Madero Ave Mesa, AZ 85209
Phone:	(480) 635-2025
Site:	desertridgejunior.gilbertschools.net
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	835 students

Overview Desert Ridge Junior High School

Desert Ridge Junior High School serves 835 students in grades 7-8.
Desert Ridge Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Ridge Junior High School

Desert Ridge Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Desert Ridge Junior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.