Serving 496 students in grades 7-8, Deer Valley Middle 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 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Valley Middle School's student population of 496 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 157% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Valley Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Valley Middle School's ranking?
Deer Valley Middle School is ranked #1566 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Deer Valley Middle School often compared to?
Deer Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sky Middle School, Paseo Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Deer Valley Middle School?
496 students attend Deer Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Deer Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Valley Middle School?
Deer Valley Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Valley Middle School offer ?
Deer Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Valley Middle School part of?
Deer Valley Middle School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Valley Middle School located?
Deer Valley Middle School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 25 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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