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Desert Sky Middle School vs. Old Vail Middle School

Should you attend Desert Sky Middle School or Old Vail Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Desert Sky Middle School
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Old Vail Middle School
13299 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Desert Sky Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Desert Sky Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Old Vail Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
761 students
802 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Sky Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Old Vail Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Sky Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Old Vail Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Sky Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Old Vail Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Old Vail Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#325 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#502 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Sky Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Old Vail Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in AZ)
49%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Sky Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Vail Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in AZ)
52%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Sky Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Old Vail Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 20% in AZ)
38%
(Top 30% in AZ)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Sky Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Old Vail Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
251
243
Grade 7 Students
252
273
Grade 8 Students
258
286

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Sky Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Old Vail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Sky Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Old Vail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Sky Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Old Vail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Sky Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Old Vail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Sky Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Old Vail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Sky Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Old Vail Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Sky Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Old Vail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Sky Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Old Vail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Sky Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Old Vail Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vail Unified District (4413) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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