Desert Foothills Middle School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

desertfoothills.wesdschools.org/

632 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Desert Foothills Middle School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the northern part of the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive middle school environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, aiming to foster both academic growth and the social-emotional development of young adolescents during these formative years.

As a member of the WESD community, Desert Foothills benefits from the district’s commitment to utilizing modern instructional technology and data-driven teaching methods. The school encourages parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative learning and character development, Desert Foothills Middle School strives to prepare its students to succeed in future academic pursuits and become responsible citizens.

632

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Foothills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	287
Black	56
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
287 (45.4 %)
White
238 (37.7 %)
Black
56 (8.9 %)
Two or More
21 (3.3 %)
American Indian
15 (2.4 %)
Asian
14 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)896-5500
Website:	http://desertfoothills.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
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 7 309

Grade 8 323