School Overview
Desert Mountain School, located in Desert Hills, Arizona, is a K-8 institution serving as part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school prides itself on fostering a collaborative educational environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By bridging the transition between elementary and middle school, the campus focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social responsibility.

The school community is defined by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the active involvement of parents and families. With a mission to empower students to reach their full potential, Desert Mountain utilizes modern instructional practices and a supportive campus culture to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through classroom engagement, extracurricular activities, or school-wide initiatives, the school strives to maintain high standards of achievement while ensuring that every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared for success in their future academic endeavors.
472
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Mountain School
Demographic Student Count
White374
Hispanic69
Black6
Asian1
Two or More20
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    374 (79.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (14.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.2 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone: (623)445-3500
Website: http://www.dvusd.org/desertmountain
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Desert Mountain School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten45
Grade 149
Grade 232
Grade 353
Grade 454
Grade 560
Grade 652
Grade 746
Grade 864
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Desert Mountain School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21545.6%
Male25754.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)