At a glance
Reported students
448
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601
Deer Valley Middle School: 448 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24:1
What the reported data says about Deer Valley Middle School
Deer Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Deer Valley Unified District (4246). NCES reports 448 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.3%) and White (31.9%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Deer Valley Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.9%
- Hispanic51.3%
- Black5.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Sky Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
640 reported students
Hillcrest Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
732 reported students
Greenbrier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
452 reported students
Esperanza Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
443 reported students
Mirage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
454 reported students
Village Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
441 reported students
Public schools near Deer Valley Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Sky Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 640 | 3.8 mi |
| Mountain Sky Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 672 | 4 mi |
| Desert Foothills Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 621 | 4.3 mi |
| Mountain Trail Middle School Middle · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | 05–08 | 835 | 4.9 mi |
| Hillcrest Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 732 | 5.4 mi |
| Cholla Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 681 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Deer Valley Middle School
What grades does Deer Valley Middle School serve?
Deer Valley Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
How many students attend Deer Valley Middle School?
Deer Valley Middle School reported 448 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 575 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Deer Valley Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 448 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Deer Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Deer Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Deer Valley Unified District (4246) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Deer Valley Middle School in?
Deer Valley Middle School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Deer Valley Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Sky Middle School (3.8 mi), Mountain Sky Middle School (4 mi), Desert Foothills Middle School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.