Deer Valley Middle School
Tel:
(623)445-5000
- Deer Valley Middle School serves 594 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Deer Valley Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Deer Valley Middle School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 594 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Deer Valley Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deer Valley Middle School is 0.62, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1278 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 44% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Deer Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Deer Valley Middle School is Barry Goldwater High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paseo Hills Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paseo Hills Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Barry Goldwater High School Grades: 9-12 | 1745 students
0.2 miles
2820 W Rose Garden Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623)445-5000 0.2 9-12 1745 - Phoenix Unity Regional High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 2 students
0.2 miles
2624 W. Lone Cactus Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623)879-6763 0.2 9-12 2 - Phoenix West-mec - Barry Goldwater High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
2820 W. Rose Garden Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623)445-3000 0.2 9-12 n/a - Phoenix Paseo Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 906 students
0.9 miles
3302 W. Louise
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623)445-5000 0.9 PK-8 906 - Phoenix Inspire Education A Mission Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 121 students
1.1 miles
19602 N 23rd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602)944-2097 1.1 K-8 121
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