Mountain Sky Middle School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

mountainsky.wesdschools.org/

713 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Sky Middle School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, Mountain Sky aims to foster a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mountain Sky Middle School offers various opportunities for student engagement, including extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs that encourage personal development. As part of the WESD, the school is committed to community-focused education and utilizes modern resources to support student achievement. Prospective families can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives on their official website at [www.wesdschools.org](http://www.wesdschools.org).

713

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Sky Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	298
Black	49
Asian	9
Two or More	35
American Indian	18

White
304 (42.6 %)
Hispanic
298 (41.8 %)
Black
49 (6.9 %)
Two or More
35 (4.9 %)
American Indian
18 (2.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)

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)896-6100
Website:	http://mountainsky.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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 7 351

Grade 8 362