Desert Sky Middle School
Tel:
(520) 762-2040
Desert Sky Middle School serves 737 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Desert Sky Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Desert Sky Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Desert Sky Middle School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 737 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Desert Sky Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Sky Middle School is 0.63, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #185 out of 2111 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vail Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Desert Sky Middle School is Empire High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vail Academy & High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mesquite Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Mesquite Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 647 students
0.4 miles
9455 E. Rita Road
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2100 0.4 PK-5 647 - Tucson Desert Willow Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 814 students
0.5 miles
9400 East Esmond Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 762-2040 0.5 PK-5 814 - Vail Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 559 students
0.8 miles
9950 East Rees Loop
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 762-2040 0.8 PK-6 559 - Benson Empire High School Grades: 9-12 | 707 students
1.7 miles
10701 E. Maryann Cleveland Way
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 762-2040 1.7 9-12 707 - Tucson Pima County Jted At Empire Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 1 student
1.7 miles
10701 E. Maryann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 879-2042 1.7 9-12 1
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