- Explore Academy K-12 reported a higher chronically absent students than DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE (366 vs. 165).
- Explore Academy K-12 reported a higher students per counselor than DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE (511.5:1 vs. 352:1).
- DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than Explore Academy K-12 (14 vs. 2).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Explore Academy K-12 reported a higher chronically absent students than DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE (366 vs. 165).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Explore Academy K-12 reported a higher gifted & talented than DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE (208 vs. 201).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than Explore Academy K-12 (14 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Explore Academy K-12 reported a higher students per counselor than DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE (511.5:1 vs. 352:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Explore Academy K-12
3 metrics were reported by Explore Academy K-12. Comparable data for DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
65
Dual enrollment
33
SAT/ACT participation
58
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE
$15,107.52
Explore Academy K-12
$12,548.17
Local revenue share
DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE
16.8%
Explore Academy K-12
9.4%
State revenue share
DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE
68.6%
Explore Academy K-12
83.5%
Federal revenue share
DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE
14.6%
Explore Academy K-12
7.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE
42.3%
Explore Academy K-12
30.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Bernalillo County
$66,514
Bernalillo County
$66,514
Poverty rate
Bernalillo County
15.8%
Bernalillo County
15.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Bernalillo County
37.4%
Bernalillo County
37.4%
Unemployment rate
Bernalillo County
3.8%
Bernalillo County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.