Deer Valley Middle School

www.dvusd.org/dvms

537 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Deer Valley Middle School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public institution serving students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Deer Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a challenging and supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By offering a diverse range of core subjects alongside exploratory electives, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while helping them discover their unique talents and interests.

Beyond the classroom, Deer Valley Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The campus provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to encourage teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. With a focus on preparing well-rounded individuals, the school utilizes modern educational resources and dedicated faculty to ensure that students develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success in an ever-evolving global society.

537

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	256
Black	47
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
256 (47.7 %)
White
183 (34.1 %)
Black
47 (8.8 %)
Two or More
22 (4.1 %)
American Indian
19 (3.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)445-3300
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/dvms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 268

Grade 8 269