Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, High Desert Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
High Desert Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Desert Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
High Desert Middle School is ranked #1636 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend High Desert Middle School?
401 students attend High Desert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of High Desert Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does High Desert Middle School offer ?
High Desert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is High Desert Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 401 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
