At a glance
Reported students
640
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601
Desert Sky Middle School: 640 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
22.5:1 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
- 633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about Desert Sky Middle School
Desert Sky Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Glendale. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Deer Valley Unified District (4246). NCES reports 640 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.5:1, above 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 White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.6%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. 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 Desert Sky Middle School
- 1How do the reported 22.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.4 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52%
- Hispanic36.6%
- Black4.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.8%
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.
Hillcrest Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
732 reported students
Deer Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
448 reported students
Norterra Canyon School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
601 reported students
Legend Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
685 reported students
Desert Sage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
594 reported students
Copper Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
688 reported students
Public schools near Desert Sky 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 Foothills Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 621 | 3 mi |
| Deer Valley Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 448 | 3.8 mi |
| Hillcrest Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 732 | 3.8 mi |
| Cholla Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 681 | 4.7 mi |
| Mountain Sky Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 672 | 5.2 mi |
| Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle Middle · Charter · Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) | 05–08 | 188 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Sky Middle School
What grades does Desert Sky Middle School serve?
Desert Sky 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 Desert Sky Middle School?
Desert Sky Middle School reported 640 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 633 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Sky Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 22.5:1, based on 640 students and 28.4 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 Desert Sky Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Sky 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 Desert Sky Middle School in?
Desert Sky 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 Desert Sky Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Desert Foothills Middle School (3 mi), Deer Valley Middle School (3.8 mi), Hillcrest Middle School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.