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Desert Ridge Middle School vs. Eisenhower Middle School

Should you attend Desert Ridge Middle School or Eisenhower Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Desert Ridge Middle School
8400 Barstow Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87122
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Eisenhower Middle School
11001 Camero Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Desert Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Eisenhower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 788 students in grades 6-8, Desert Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 769 students in grades 6-8, Eisenhower Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
788 students
769 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eisenhower Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Ridge Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eisenhower Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eisenhower Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#21 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
#21 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eisenhower Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 5% in NM)
59%
(Top 5% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eisenhower Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 5% in NM)
69%
(Top 5% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eisenhower Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 5% in NM)
58%
(Top 10% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Ridge Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Eisenhower Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
262
252
Grade 7 Students
243
264
Grade 8 Students
283
253

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Eisenhower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eisenhower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eisenhower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eisenhower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eisenhower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eisenhower Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albuquerque School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eisenhower Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eisenhower Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eisenhower Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albuquerque School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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