D−
Desert Ridge Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
8400 Barstow NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122 · (505) 857-9282 · Part of Albuquerque Public Schools
Students
801
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Desert Ridge Middle
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 61 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 57.7%
Location
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8400 Barstow NE, Albuquerque
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6270
Grade 7277
Grade 8254
Enrollment over time
853’20
880’21
816’22
788’23
801’24
Down 6.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 39%Hispanic 37%Asian 10%Two or more races 8%American Indian/Alaska Native 3%Black 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.