DESERT SKY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Desert Sky Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) school district, located in Glendale, AZ with about 618 students offering grade levels from 7th 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. With about 29 teachers, Desert Sky Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Desert Sky Middle School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District and serves students in grades 7 and 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares middle-schoolers for the transition to high school. By focusing on a balanced curriculum, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while also providing the social and emotional support necessary during the formative adolescent years.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Desert Sky emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school encourages students to participate in various sports, clubs, and elective programs, which are designed to help students discover new interests and develop leadership skills. With a dedicated focus on communication between staff, students, and parents, Desert Sky strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student has the opportunity to succeed and grow.
For more information, contact Desert Sky Middle School at (623) 445-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 445-5000
http://desertsky.dvusd.org/
DESERT SKY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Glendale, AZ with about 618 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
- Total Students:
- 618
- Teachers:
- 29.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 618 students
- White
- 57.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.8%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.