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Desert Ridge Jr. High

Mesa, Arizona · Grades 7 to 8 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)

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About Desert Ridge Jr. High

Desert Ridge Jr. High is a public school in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades 7 through 8. Enrollment was 925 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Mesa. With about 47.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 19.4 students per teacher. Gilbert Unified District (4239) runs 38 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Maricopa County. Within 5 miles there are 52 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	10211 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
Phone	(480) 635-2025
School district	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Grades	7 to 8
Students (2024-25)	925
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47.6
Students per teacher	19.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040340002112). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Desert Ridge HighPublic · Grades 8 to 12Mesa · 0.3 mi EVIT - Desert Ridge High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Mesa · 0.3 mi Legacy Traditional School - East MesaCharter · Grades K to 8Mesa · 0.8 mi Augusta Ranch ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Mesa · 1.1 mi Canyon Rim ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Mesa · 1.1 mi Imagine East Mesa ElementaryCharter · Grades K to 6Mesa · 1.6 mi Imagine East Mesa MiddleCharter · Grades 7 to 8Mesa · 1.6 mi Superstition High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 12Mesa · 1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Ridge Jr. High serve?

Desert Ridge Jr. High serves grades 7 through 8.

How many students attend Desert Ridge Jr. High?

Desert Ridge Jr. High reported 925 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 19.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 925 students and 47.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Ridge Jr. High a public or charter school?

Desert Ridge Jr. High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Ridge Jr. High in?

Desert Ridge Jr. High is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/gilbert-unified-district-4239/

Where is Desert Ridge Jr. High located?

Desert Ridge Jr. High is at 10211 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209. The phone number is (480) 635-2025.

How many other schools are near Desert Ridge Jr. High?

There are 52 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Ridge Jr. High in our directory.