DESERT SHADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Desert Shadows Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Nogales Unified District (4457) school district, located in Nogales, AZ with about 730 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
Desert Shadows Middle School, located in Nogales, Arizona, is a public middle school serving students within the Nogales Unified School District. As part of the local educational landscape, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-school curriculum designed to support the academic and social development of students transitioning from elementary school to high school. The school’s environment is structured to foster foundational learning in core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives.
The school is committed to the mission of the Nogales Unified School District, which emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By leveraging its location and community ties, Desert Shadows Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are prepared for the challenges of secondary education. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific programs can utilize their official website to stay informed about ongoing school events and district-wide resources.
For more information, contact Desert Shadows Middle School at (520) 377-2646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
http://www.dsms.nusd.k12.az.us/
DESERT SHADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nogales, AZ with about 730 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nogales Unified District (4457)
- Total Students:
- 730
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 730 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT SHADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.