Serving 1,035 students in grades 7-8, Desert Ridge Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,035 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Ridge Jr. High School's student population of 1,035 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,035 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Ridge Jr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Ridge Jr. High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Ridge Jr. High School's ranking?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School is ranked #734 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Ridge Jr. High School often compared to?
Desert Ridge Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High School?
1,035 students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Desert Ridge Jr. High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Ridge Jr. High School?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Ridge Jr. High School offer ?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Desert Ridge Jr. High School part of?
Desert Ridge Jr. High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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