How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MESA, AZ | GILBERT, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 925 | 1,303 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.7:1 | 22:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.9% | 25.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,931 | $10,931 |
| District | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Gilbert Unified District (4239) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 39.9% |
| African American | 3.7% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.9% | 39.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Ridge Jr. High | Mesquite High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 308.3:1 | 325.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.1% | 56.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 86 | 30 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.