Desert Canyon Middle School, AZ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
10203 E McDowell Mtn Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
How Desert Canyon Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score64
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desert Canyon Middle School
517Students
100%Low-Income Students
27Teachers
19 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 47% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 31% | 13% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 15% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 34% | 15% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 39% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 43% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 7% | 2% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desert Canyon Middle School
61%Math Proficiency
58%Reading Proficiency
60%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64% | 45% | 50% |
| Male | 54% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 62% | 42% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 64% | 41% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 54% | 39% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 57% | 59% |
| Black | 30% | 39% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 53% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 28% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 44% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 24% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desert Canyon Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Desert Canyon Middle School, AZ
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Desert Canyon Middle School, AZ
Notre Dame Preparatory
1 miles, NW
Camelback Desert School
3 miles, S
Sierra Academy of Scottsdale
3 miles, NW