Desert Shadows Middle School
Tel:
(520)377-2646
- Desert Shadows Middle School serves 700 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (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 40% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
School Overview
- Desert Shadows Middle School's student population of 700 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 700 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Desert Shadows Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Desert Shadows Middle School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #903 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 99% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nogales Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Desert Shadows Middle School is Nogales High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (3.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nogales Nogales High School Grades: 9-12 | 1799 students
2.6 miles
1905 Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520)377-2021 2.6 9-12 1799 - Nogales Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 3-12
3.8 miles
1260 N. Hohokam
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520)761-7906 3.8 3-12 n/a - Nogales Challenger Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
3.8 miles
901 E Calle Mayer
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520)377-0544 3.8 K-5 576 - Nogales Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
3.8 miles
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520)761-7869 3.8 9-12 n/a - Nogales A J Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 420 students
4.2 miles
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520)287-0840 4.2 K-5 420
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