Desert View Middle & High School

3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 154 students in grades 6-12, Desert View Middle & High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert View Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Desert View Middle & High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
154 students
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School Rankings

Desert View Middle & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert View Middle & High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#961 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
32%
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30-34%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
78%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
17%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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<50%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert View Middle & High School's ranking?
Desert View Middle & High School is ranked #961 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert View Middle & High School often compared to?
Desert View Middle & High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fourth Avenue Junior High School, R Pete Woodard Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert View Middle & High School?
The graduation rate of Desert View Middle & High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert View Middle & High School?
154 students attend Desert View Middle & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Desert View Middle & High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Desert View Middle & High School offer ?
Desert View Middle & High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Desert View Middle & High School part of?
Desert View Middle & High School is part of Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) School District.

School Reviews

2   10/30/2008
No extra curricular activities. Academics are good. Staff is horrible.
- Posted by Parent - cherr

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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