At a glance
Reported students
621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
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
556
Desert Foothills Middle School: 621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
15.2:1 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
- 656
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Desert Foothills Middle School
Desert Foothills Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Washington Elementary School District (4260). NCES reports 621 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 15.2:1, below 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 (50.2%) and White (33%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. 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 Foothills Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.99 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 0 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
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White33%
- Hispanic50.2%
- Black8.4%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.2%
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 Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain Sky Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
672 reported students
Cholla Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
681 reported students
Royal Palm Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
465 reported students
Palo Verde Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
797 reported students
Roadrunner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
629 reported students
Ocotillo School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
604 reported students
Public schools near Desert Foothills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholla Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 681 | 2 mi |
| Mountain Sky Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 672 | 2.9 mi |
| Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle Middle · Charter · Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948) | 05–08 | 188 | 3 mi |
| Desert Sky Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 640 | 3 mi |
| Imagine Cortez Park Middle Middle · Charter · Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988) | 06–08 | 252 | 3.7 mi |
| Deer Valley Middle School Middle · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) | 07–08 | 448 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Foothills Middle School
What grades does Desert Foothills Middle School serve?
Desert Foothills Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Washington Elementary School District (4260).
How many students attend Desert Foothills Middle School?
Desert Foothills Middle School reported 621 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 656 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Foothills Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 621 students and 40.99 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 Foothills Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Foothills Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washington Elementary School District (4260) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Desert Foothills Middle School in?
Desert Foothills Middle School is part of Washington Elementary School District (4260), based in Glendale, AZ, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Foothills Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cholla Middle School (2 mi), Mountain Sky Middle School (2.9 mi), Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.