Serving 1,030 students in grades 6-8, Desert Ridge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Ridge Academy's student population of 1,030 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,030 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Ridge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Ridge Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7947 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Ridge Academy's ranking?
Desert Ridge Academy is ranked #7947 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Desert Ridge Academy often compared to?
Desert Ridge Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, John Glenn Middle School Of International Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Ridge Academy?
1,030 students attend Desert Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Desert Ridge Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Ridge Academy?
Desert Ridge Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Desert Ridge Academy offer ?
Desert Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desert Ridge Academy part of?
Desert Ridge Academy is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Desert Ridge Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
4 5/11/2020
Both of my kids have had tons of opportunities at this school. There are lots of activities and my kids avoid drama by eating lunch in teachers'' rooms with groups of friends.
1 3/19/2020
This school needs to do something about the threats, that are going on the bulling, the fights, it only is going to get worse from here, if nothing is done about this. Our kids need to feel safe and protected in these public schools.
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