Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Desert Skies Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Desert Skies Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Skies Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Desert Skies Middle School is ranked #616 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Desert Skies Middle School?
978 students attend Desert Skies Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Desert Skies Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Skies Middle School?
Desert Skies Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Desert Skies Middle School offer ?
Desert Skies Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Desert Skies Middle School part of?
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