Western Sky Middle School

wsm.lesd79.org

954 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Western Sky Middle School, located in Goodyear, Arizona, is a prominent campus within the Littleton Elementary School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school by offering a variety of core curriculum subjects complemented by extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to help learners thrive in their formative years.

As part of the Littleton Elementary School District, Western Sky operates with a focus on community engagement and technological integration to meet the evolving needs of its student body. The school’s administration and faculty work to cultivate a supportive culture that values inclusivity, accountability, and student achievement. By maintaining a structured educational framework, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

954

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Sky Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	374
Black	57
Asian	38
Two or More	62
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

White
408 (42.8 %)
Hispanic
374 (39.2 %)
Two or More
62 (6.5 %)
Black
57 (6.0 %)
Asian
38 (4.0 %)
American Indian
10 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)535-6300
Website:	http://wsm.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 309

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 306

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western Sky Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	309
Grade 7	339
Grade 8	306

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western Sky Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	431	45.2%
Male	523	54.8%

Middle School 5th - 8th