Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Desert Canyon 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 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Desert Canyon Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Canyon Middle School is 0.46, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Canyon Middle School?
428 students attend Desert Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Desert Canyon Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Canyon Middle School?
Desert Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Canyon Middle School offer ?
Desert Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desert Canyon Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Desert Canyon Middle School located?
Desert Canyon Middle School is located in the North Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in North Scottsdale.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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