Serving 880 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Ridge Middle School's student population of 880 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Ridge Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
11%
1%
Hispanic
40%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Ridge Middle School?
880 students attend Desert Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Desert Ridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Ridge Middle School?
Desert Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Ridge Middle School offer ?
Desert Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desert Ridge Middle School part of?
Desert Ridge Middle School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Ridge Middle School located?
Desert Ridge Middle School is located in the Vineyard Estates neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Vineyard Estates.
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