Overview
Desert Ridge Middle School, a public school located in Albuquerque, NM, serves grade(s) 6-8 in Albuquerque Public Schools. It has received a GreatSchools Summary Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
School Rating
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ACADEMICS
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ACADEMICS
Test Scores
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Courses & Programs
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Academic programs (1)
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Race/Ethnicity
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ACADEMICS
These ratings show how much students from low-income households improved academically from one year to the next compared to schools with similar proficiency levels across the state.
ACADEMICS
Students With Disabilities
% suspended
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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Students from low-income families
Gender
Female
Male
STUDENT LIFE
Teachers & Staff
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Students per teacher
12:1
Students per counselor
427:1
% of teachers with 3 or more years experience
94%
State Avg. 88%
STUDENT LIFE
About the School
13 Reviews
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 09, 2023
I'm currently going to this school and I think it's a really nice place.
4.0
Learning
5.0
Teaching
3.0
Social Emotional Support
5.0
Special Education
5.0
Safety
3.0
Family Engagement
Would recommend this school
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June 08, 2023
If only they cared about the welfare of children as much as they care about test scores and statistics that will bring them more money. If only they refrained from asking students if they are stupid and... More
1.0
Learning
1.0
Teaching
1.0
Social Emotional Support
1.0
Special Education
1.0
Safety
1.0
Family Engagement
Would not recommend this school
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ReportParent / Guardian
June 25, 2021
This used to be a good school but now it’s a giant indoctrination station. I’m actually glad they shut down in school learning and I got to see just what’s being taught here. If you can, homeschool. Public... More
1.0
Homework
1.0
Teachers
1.0
Character
1.0
Leadership
1.0
Learning Differences
1.0
Bullying
Would not recommend this school
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ReportParent / Guardian
October 02, 2020
Very pleased with our transition this past year. Glad we made the transition.
4.0
Homework
5.0
Teachers
4.0
Character
4.0
Leadership
4.0
Learning Differences
4.0
Bullying
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ReportParent / Guardian
September 28, 2020
I wasn't sure what to expect from middle school, but he had an excellent 6th grade year in all aspects of his education.
4.0
Homework
4.0
Teachers
4.0
Character
5.0
Leadership
5.0
Learning Differences
5.0
Bullying
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ReportNeighborhood
8400 Barstow Street Northeast
Albuquerque, NM 87122
School leader: Ms Leslie Saucedo
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