Desert Ridge Middle School

The entrance to Desert Ridge Middle School welcomes teachers and students daily.

Desert Ridge Middle School sits in a dense residential area.

Desert Ridge Middle School sits close to the foothills of Albuquerque giving amazing views.

Desert Ridge Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

8400 Barstow St NE, Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque Acres West Neighborhood

Albuquerque Public Schools

3.0

2.8

880 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
65%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

65%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 59	Full Time Teachers 59
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

426:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.3%	Female 49.7%
White 39.5%	Hispanic 36.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 10.2%	Two or more races 8.5%
Native American 3%	Black 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

7/2/2017

My experience was rather calm and average. I like to get involved by focusing on my work and met some great teachers. The school overall had it's ups and downs, but what school doesn't. Overall, I was glad to have met my best friends there.

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1.0 parent

6/16/2026

The current school leadership is not open to family engagement and does not take safety seriously. We have seen so many unsafe practices at the school and no one really seems to care when it gets reported. Plus there are teachers that rely on students to augment their education outside of school and...

5.0 other

6/9/2023

I'm currently going to this school and I think it's a really nice place.

1.0 other

6/8/2023

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 bullying children in the foster care system. If only the administration showed up to scheduled me...

1.0 parent

6/25/2021

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 schools are teaching nothing.I bet the teachers just loved staying home so they could teach fo...

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Jimmy Montoya

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(505) 302-2324

30 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$490,000 Price

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Albuquerque Acres West

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List Price Range

$360K - $2.3M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$585,125

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

27%

Average Household Income

$154,975

% of College Grads

62.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,757 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

41.0%

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3.5 Baths
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Land
1.52 Acre Lot

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$180,000

Land
0.73 Acre Lot

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3 Baths
2,590 Sq Ft

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New 23 days ago

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2.5 Baths
3,353 Sq Ft

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3.5 Baths
3,710 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

La Cueva High School

9th to 12th
Public

Hope Christian School-High

9th to 12th
Private

Albuquerque Academy

6th to 12th
Private

A+

Desert Ridge Trails

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Balloon Fiesta Park

North Domingo Baca Park

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Skateboard

Rotary Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground

Noreste Park

Bike Trails
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field

Vineyard Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

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New Mexico Bernalillo County Albuquerque 87122 Albuquerque Acres West

Desert Ridge Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Albuquerque, NM and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 880 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Desert Ridge Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $585,125. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Cueva High School, Hope Christian School-High, Albuquerque Academy, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Ridge Middle School.

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