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Desert Sky Middle School

5130 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 648 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Desert Sky Middle School's student population of 648 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
648 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#868 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Sky Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Sky Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
36%
47%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
50%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Sky Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Sky Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
648 students attend Desert Sky Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Desert Sky Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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
What school district is Desert Sky Middle School part of?
Desert Sky Middle School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
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November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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
- Posted by Parent - 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.
- Posted by Parent - SadMomma

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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