Serving 632 students in grades 7-8, Desert Sky Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Sky Middle School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Sky Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sky Middle School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sky Middle School's ranking?
Desert Sky Middle School is ranked #730 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Sky Middle School often compared to?
Desert Sky Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Sky Middle School?
632 students attend Desert Sky Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Desert Sky Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sky Middle School?
Desert Sky Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sky Middle School offer ?
Desert Sky Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Desert Sky Middle School part of?
Desert Sky Middle School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School-- Half Day Release
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 10/9/2020
Hello! I would like to say thank you for sending my son to the nearest kindergarten! Jaden sure loves coloring so if you could get him in there, he would love it! Don't forget the diaper changing!! With love, Mr. Franco
1 7/20/2020
If your child has high functioning autism or Aspergers, this is not the school for you. Although some teacher is wonderful, most just don't get it and the school isn't planning on training the teachers any time soon on how to be more accepting of people who think outside of the box. My child spent more time outside of his math class than he did in it because he didn't sit the way they wanted him to or he wanted his water bottle on his desk or he had a tone all things built into his 504 but were used as ways to deprive our autistic child of an education.
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