Serving 647 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 lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Sky Middle School's student population of 647 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Sky Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sky Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sky Middle School's ranking?
Desert Sky Middle School is ranked #868 out of 1,956 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 35% AZ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Sky Middle School?
647 students attend Desert Sky Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Desert Sky Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 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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