Summary:
Desert Wind Middle School is a public middle school located in Maricopa, Arizona, serving 817 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Maricopa Unified School District.
Despite its diverse student population, Desert Wind Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 28% of 6th graders, 26% of 7th graders, and 22% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43%, 41%, and 35%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 8% of 6th graders, 13% of 7th graders, and 10% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to the state averages of 30%, 30%, and 28%. The school's performance on standardized tests for specific student subgroups, such as Asian, Native American, and Foster Care students, is particularly concerning.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Maricopa Wells Middle School and Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School, the academic performance gap at Desert Wind Middle School becomes more apparent. These neighboring schools consistently outperform Desert Wind Middle School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, with Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School ranking significantly higher in the state. Additionally, Desert Wind Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from being ranked 290 out of 677 Arizona middle schools in 2015-2016 to being ranked 474 out of 533 in 2023-2024, further highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Maricopa Unified School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,733
Students who attend Desert Wind Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Desert Wind Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.5
Number of students: 817
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
44.7%
White:
26.8%
African American:
16.2%
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Two or more races:
6.4%
American Indian:
3.8%
Asian:
1.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.9%
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