publicmiddleGrade 7-8

Desert Ridge Jr. High

10211 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, United States

+1 (480) 635-2025

http://desertridgejunior.gilbertschools.net/

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Desert Ridge Jr. High Overview

About This School

Desert Ridge Jr. High is a public middle in Mesa, Arizona, serving 925 students in grades Grade 7-8. The school maintains a staff of 47 teachers with an average salary of $65,057 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 308:1. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 57% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 4% Black, and 2% Asian.

925

Total Students

Grade 7-8

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 7-8

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

308:1

Desert Ridge Jr. High Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

308

Students per Counselor

Desert Ridge Jr. High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$65,057

City Avg: $60,001

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor308:1

Desert Ridge Jr. High Student Demographics

Student Body

52.43%

Male

47.57%

Female

Total Enrollment: 925 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White57.3%

Hispanic29.95%

Asian1.95%

Black3.68%

Two or More Races6.27%

Native American0.43%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Ridge Jr. High

Q: What is Desert Ridge Jr. High?

A: Desert Ridge Jr. High is a middle public located in Mesa.

Q: How many students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High?

A: Desert Ridge Jr. High has approximately 925 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge Jr. High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge Jr. High is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Ridge Jr. High

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About Desert Ridge Jr. High - Mesa, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Ridge Jr. High
School Name	Desert Ridge Jr. High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 7-8
Location	10211 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, Mesa, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (480) 635-2025
Total Students	925
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Ridge Jr. High

What is Desert Ridge Jr. High?

Desert Ridge Jr. High is a middle public located in Mesa.

How many students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High?

Desert Ridge Jr. High has approximately 925 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge Jr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge Jr. High is 19:1.

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