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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED DISTRICT (4240)·NCES 040757000603

Desert Canyon Middle School

10203 E MCDOWELL MTN RANCH RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255 · (480)484-4600 · Maricopa County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL490 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
490
Middle
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
30 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
15%
72 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
149
Grade 7
158
Grade 8
183
Student demographics
White
72%
Hispanic
13%
Black
4%
Asian
7%
Two+
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Quick facts

School name
Desert Canyon Middle School
District
Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Address
10203 E MCDOWELL MTN RANCH RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Phone
(480)484-4600
County
Maricopa County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
490
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
72 (15%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
040757000603
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Desert Canyon Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Desert Canyon Middle School?
Desert Canyon Middle School enrolls approximately 490 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Desert Canyon Middle School serve?
Desert Canyon Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Desert Canyon Middle School?
Approximately 16.4:1 students per teacher at Desert Canyon Middle School.
How diverse is Desert Canyon Middle School?
Desert Canyon Middle School reports a student body of 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Black, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Desert Canyon Middle School?
Desert Canyon Middle School is overseen by Scottsdale Unified District (4240) in Maricopa County.
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