Desert Shadows Middle School, AZ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
5858 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-2000
How Desert Shadows Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score72
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desert Shadows Middle School
895Students
100%Low-Income Students
37Teachers
24 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 48% | 15% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 52% | 15% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 39% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 43% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 7% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desert Shadows Middle School
59%Math Proficiency
67%Reading Proficiency
63%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 66% | 45% | 50% |
| Male | 61% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 66% | 41% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 60% | 39% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 57% | 59% |
| Black | 25% | 39% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 53% | 54% |
| Native American | 50% | 39% | 41% |
| Other | 74% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 28% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 52% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 34% | 24% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desert Shadows Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
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Location Map
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