Is Desert Shadows Middle School a good school?

Desert Shadows Middle School ranks 95 th of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Desert Shadows Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 780 students attended Desert Shadows Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Desert Shadows Middle School?

Students at Desert Shadows Middle School are 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Desert Shadows Middle School attend?

Students who attend Desert Shadows Middle School usually go on to attend Horizon High School

Desert Shadows Middle School

Summary:

Desert Shadows Middle School is a public middle school located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving 780 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District, which is ranked 108 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Desert Shadows Middle School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of 7th graders and 56% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50% and 41% for the district and state, respectively. In Mathematics, 56% of 7th graders and 45% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to 42% and 30% for the district and state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Arizona middle schools for the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District, Sunrise Middle School, which is located just 1.4 miles away, has similar demographic characteristics but lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking. Additionally, Echo Mountain Intermediate and Vista Verde Middle School have significantly higher percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that Desert Shadows serves a more affluent student population compared to its neighbors.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5858 E Sweetwater Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85254-4376

(602) 449-6800

District: Paradise Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,111

Students who attend Desert Shadows Middle School usually attend:

High:

Horizon High School

Feeder schools for Desert Shadows Middle School:

Elementary:	Desert Shadows Elementary School
	Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School
	North Ranch Elementary School
	Sonoran Sky Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 780

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert Shadows Middle School ranks better than 82.2% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.43. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Desert Shadows Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Paradise Valley Unified District. Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (17.1%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert Shadows Middle School is 20.4, which is the highest among 9 middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District! (See more...)

Compare Desert Shadows Middle School employs 38.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Shadows Middle School is $6,111. 7 middle schools in the Paradise Valley Unified District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Shadows Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Shadows Middle School 95^th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Desert Shadows Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Paradise Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Valley Unified District 108^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Desert Shadows Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	91.18	24^th	663	96.4%
2010	89.08	44^th	692	93.6%
2011	88.63	50^th	685	92.7%
2012	84.81	69^th	772	91.1%
2013	82.02	101^st	787	87.2%
2014	88.41	64^th	690	90.7%
2015	77.74	102^nd	521	80.4%
2016	80.21	109^th	677	83.9%
2017	83.30	92^nd	695	86.8%
2018	86.91	74^th	711	89.6%
2019	83.23	84^th	605	86.1%
2021	80.49	135^th	832	83.8%
2022	77.63	102^nd	605	83.1%
2023	84.44	95^th	854	88.9%
2024	77.43	95^th	533	82.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	87.99	4^th	43	90.7%
2019	51.87	7^th	14	50.0%
2021	69.50	121^st	650	81.4%
2022	75.84	30^th	211	85.8%
2023	89.01	12^th	384	96.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.76	8^th	606	98.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	89.06	8^th	178	95.5%
2021	85.15	18^th	789	97.7%
2023	44.33	149^th	363	59.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	83.17	54^th	503	89.3%
2022	43.22	191^st	369	48.2%
2023	69.45	141^st	717	80.3%
2024	57.89	97^th	314	69.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	85.24	67^th	624	89.3%
2019	79.83	71^st	466	84.8%
2021	78.47	135^th	820	83.5%
2022	74.87	79^th	494	84.0%
2023	86.63	73^rd	806	90.9%
2024	69.02	94^th	379	75.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	84.22	81^st	617	86.9%
2019	78.01	79^th	435	81.8%
2021	80.08	122^nd	818	85.1%
2022	73.35	85^th	476	82.1%
2023	79.68	119^th	810	85.3%
2024	71.89	78^th	356	78.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	46.06	28^th	42	33.3%
2021	70.14	81^st	404	80.0%
2022	91.56	10^th	192	94.8%
2023	61.42	78^th	247	68.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	52.35	182^nd	573	68.2%
2022	26.11	117^th	129	9.3%
2023	50.19	162^nd	400	59.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	87.04	42^nd	543	92.3%
2019	81.67	59^th	387	84.8%
2021	86.58	48^th	802	94.0%
2022	73.91	79^th	392	79.8%
2023	73.72	133^rd	760	82.5%
2024	72.13	58^th	322	82.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.79	36^th	390	90.8%

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Rank History for White students at Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	72.39	99^th	436	77.3%
2019	66.95	96^th	337	71.5%
2021	66.94	208^th	780	73.3%
2022	57.84	172^nd	446	61.4%
2023	71.65	132^nd	675	80.4%
2024	56.90	108^th	273	60.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Desert Shadows Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	880	10	7	20	2	n/a	n/a	-58	861
1989	866	13	12	12	4	n/a	n/a	-8	899
1990	896	13	11	10	3	n/a	n/a	-2	931
1991	928	18	11	17	4	n/a	n/a	-39	939
1992	889	21	16	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	954
1993	847	8	26	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	903
1994	851	13	28	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	910
1995	959	15	20	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1021
1996	959	15	20	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1021
1997	893	12	18	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	954
1998	763	9	23	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	819
1999	739	18	23	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	813
2000	771	17	23	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	850
2001	729	14	23	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	800
2002	716	16	20	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	782
2003	716	16	20	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	782
2004	754	18	18	36	6	n/a	n/a	0	832
2005	714	10	19	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	790
2006	693	10	14	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
2007	675	12	19	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	758
2008	660	12	22	48	3	n/a	n/a	0	745
2009	597	19	27	61	5	n/a	n/a	0	709
2010	562	24	27	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	676
2011	516	10	24	95	1	0	54	0	700
2012	530	13	30	82	3	1	42	0	701
2013	543	10	26	74	5	0	22	0	680
2014	651	15	28	82	6	1	25	0	808
2015	723	15	31	99	7	2	29	0	906
2016	720	17	30	118	4	0	38	0	927
2017	746	16	32	108	5	1	37	0	945
2018	738	14	29	110	7	1	38	0	937
2019	663	13	27	136	4	3	49	0	895
2020	663	14	31	144	4	4	52	0	912
2021	647	16	28	122	9	1	51	0	874
2022	649	23	28	124	9	1	43	0	877
2023	553	21	32	133	3	1	37	0	780

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Shadows Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	861	40.8	21.1	n/a
1989	899	41.4	21.7	n/a
1990	931	43.1	21.6	n/a
1991	939	43.3	21.6	n/a
1992	954	44.3	21.5	n/a
1993	903	41.9	21.6	n/a
1994	910	43.3	21.0	n/a
1995	1021	46.9	21.8	n/a
1996	1021	46.9	21.8	n/a
1997	954	45.6	20.9	n/a
1998	819	40.5	20.2	n/a
1999	813	39.5	20.6	n/a
2000	850	39.1	21.7	n/a
2001	800	37.8	21.2	n/a
2002	782	36.5	21.4	13.7
2003	782	36.5	21.4	13.7
2004	832	38.7	21.5	7.6
2005	790	32.8	24.1	9
2006	761	37.8	20.1	7.5
2007	758	42.2	18.0	6.5
2008	745	38.3	19.5	7.7
2009	709	37.9	18.7	8.9
2010	676	31.3	21.5	9.9
2011	700	29.9	23.3	12.3
2012	701	29.9	23.4	13.8
2013	680	30.2	22.4	20.1
2014	808	33.5	24.1	2.8
2015	906	34.0	26.6	9.4
2016	927	37.0	25.0	7.9
2017	945	37.5	25.1	8.7
2018	937	38.0	24.6	7.9
2019	895	37.3	23.9	9.8
2020	912	38.5	23.6	7.9
2021	874	40.3	21.6	n/a
2022	877	40.7	21.5	4.9
2023	780	38.1	20.4	6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Shadows Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	861	40.8	21.1	n/a
1989	899	41.4	21.7	n/a
1990	931	43.1	21.6	n/a
1991	939	43.3	21.6	n/a
1992	954	44.3	21.5	n/a
1993	903	41.9	21.6	n/a
1994	910	43.3	21.0	n/a
1995	1021	46.9	21.8	n/a
1996	1021	46.9	21.8	n/a
1997	954	45.6	20.9	n/a
1998	819	40.5	20.2	n/a
1999	813	39.5	20.6	n/a
2000	850	39.1	21.7	n/a
2001	800	37.8	21.2	n/a
2002	782	36.5	21.4	13.7
2003	782	36.5	21.4	13.7
2004	832	38.7	21.5	7.6
2005	790	32.8	24.1	9
2006	761	37.8	20.1	7.5
2007	758	42.2	18.0	6.5
2008	745	38.3	19.5	7.7
2009	709	37.9	18.7	8.9
2010	676	31.3	21.5	9.9
2011	700	29.9	23.3	12.3
2012	701	29.9	23.4	13.8
2013	680	30.2	22.4	20.1
2014	808	33.5	24.1	2.8
2015	906	34.0	26.6	9.4
2016	927	37.0	25.0	7.9
2017	945	37.5	25.1	8.7
2018	937	38.0	24.6	7.9
2019	895	37.3	23.9	9.8
2020	912	38.5	23.6	7.9
2021	874	40.3	21.6	n/a
2022	877	40.7	21.5	4.9
2023	780	38.1	20.4	6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Shadows Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$112 (1.5%)	$51 (0.7%)	$275 (3.7%)	$5,400 (72.6%)	$1,877 (25.2%)	$7,276 (97.8%)	$7,439
2020	$00 (0.0%)	n/a	n/a	$4,633 (90.2%)	$503 (9.8%)	$5,136 (100.0%)	$5,136
2021	$975 (15.4%)	$18 (0.3%)	$1,968 (31.2%)	$3,995 (63.2%)	$1,330 (21.1%)	$5,324 (84.3%)	$6,317
2022	$194 (3.2%)	$100 (1.6%)	$487 (8.0%)	$5,382 (88.1%)	$436 (7.1%)	$5,818 (95.2%)	$6,111

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Shadows Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 95^th of 854 Middle schools	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	895	780	12.8%
African American	13	21	61.5%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	27	32	18.5%
Hispanic	136	133	2.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	663	553	16.6%
Two or More Races	49	37	24.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.8%	6.9%	2.9%

Schools Near Desert Shadows Middle School

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Desert Shadows Middle School	Public	6-8	5858 E Sweetwater Ave	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6800	780	38	20.4	6.9%	553 (70.9%)	21 (2.7%)	133 (17.1%)	32 (4.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.7%)	77.4	95^th of 533 public middle schools	82.2%		84.4	95^th of 854 public middle schools	88.9%					62.0	56.0				56.0	45.0	$6,111	$194	$100	$487	$5,382	$436	$5,818
Sunrise Middle School	Public	7-8	4960 E Acoma Dr	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-6100	433	31	14.0	30.7%	200 (46.2%)	19 (4.4%)	160 (37.0%)	18 (4.2%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.0%)	73	117^th of 533 public middle schools	78.0%		77.3	144^th of 854 public middle schools	83.1%	27				61.0	54.0				48.0	44.0	$9,127	$870	$218	$1,959	$7,702	$337	$8,039
Cocopah Middle School	Public	6-8	6615 E Cholla St	Scottsdale	85254	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-4400	886	43	20.5	8.8%	711 (80.2%)	21 (2.4%)	84 (9.5%)	47 (5.3%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)	92.7	33^rd of 533 public middle schools	93.8%		94.5	31^st of 854 public middle schools	96.4%	2			75.0	71.0	61.0			74.0	73.0	69.0	$6,404	$81	$437	$599	$5,468	$418	$5,886
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program	Public, Charter	4-8	4530 E Gold Dust Ave	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	The Farm at Mission Montessori Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 699-4950	51				39 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.6%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	95.3	25^th of 533 public middle schools	95.3%		80.3	122^nd of 854 public middle schools	85.7%	97				72.0	80.0				72.0			$00			$00
Greenway Middle School	Public	7-8	3002 E Nisbet Rd	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-2400	419	25	16.6	73.7%	26 (6.2%)	20 (4.8%)	353 (84.2%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	11.9	492^nd of 533 public middle schools	7.7%		17.9	724^th of 854 public middle schools	15.2%	232				22.0	14.0				14.0	11.0	$8,288	$510	$191	$1,210	$7,055	$533	$7,588
Palomino Intermediate School	Public	4-6	15815 N 29th St	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-2900	435	27	15.9	81.8%	11 (2.5%)	27 (6.2%)	387 (89.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)								(n/a)	39.0	19.0	22.0			26.0	12.0	15.0			$8,851	$1,300	$307	$2,908	$6,751	$492	$7,244
Shea Middle School	Public	5-8	2728 E Shea Blvd	Phoenix	85028	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-3500	511	36	14.1	36.8%	243 (47.6%)	33 (6.5%)	194 (38.0%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.7%)	31.9	312^th of 533 public middle schools	41.5%		36.3	478^th of 854 public middle schools	44.0%	166				44.0	28.0				26.0	19.0	$9,578	$632	$185	$1,449	$8,078	$683	$8,761
Vista Verde Middle School	Public	7-8	2826 E Grovers Ave	Phoenix	85032	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 449-5300	544	35	15.5	70.8%	125 (23.0%)	59 (10.8%)	305 (56.1%)	13 (2.4%)	18 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	15.4	456^th of 533 public middle schools	14.4%		22.5	650^th of 854 public middle schools	23.9%	194				18.0	25.0				10.0	19.0	$8,492	$777	$210	$1,763	$7,049	$457	$7,505
Desert Canyon Middle School	Public	6-8	10203 E McDowell Mtn Ranch Rd	Scottsdale	85255	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-4600	490	30	16.4	14.7%	353 (72.0%)	18 (3.7%)	64 (13.1%)	36 (7.3%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	82.1	74^th of 533 public middle schools	86.1%		91.8	46^th of 854 public middle schools	94.6%	28			67.0	77.0	49.0			65.0	64.0	43.0	$7,889	$356	$1,085	$1,798	$6,505		$6,447
Explorer Middle School	Public	7-8	22401 N 40th St	Phoenix	85050	Maricopa County	Paradise Valley Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 449-4200	678	35	19.4	5.8%	535 (78.9%)	14 (2.1%)	65 (9.6%)	25 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.3%)	84.3	66^th of 533 public middle schools	87.6%		87.5	75^th of 854 public middle schools	91.2%	9				63.0	54.0				59.0	66.0	$6,002	$187	$138	$512	$5,487	$190	$5,677

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