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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PARADISE VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT (4241)·NCES 040593000479

Desert Shadows Middle School

5858 E SWEETWATER AVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254 · (602)449-6800 · Maricopa County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL780 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
780
Middle
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
38 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
54 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
350
Grade 8
430
Student demographics
White
71%
Hispanic
17%
Black
3%
Asian
4%
Two+
5%
Native American
n/r
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 Shadows Middle School
District
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Address
5858 E SWEETWATER AVE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Phone
(602)449-6800
County
Maricopa County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
780
Teachers (FTE)
38
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
54 (7%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040593000479
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked

About Desert Shadows Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Desert Shadows Middle School?
Desert Shadows Middle School enrolls approximately 780 students in grades 06-08.
Is Desert Shadows Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Desert Shadows Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Desert Shadows Middle School have?
Desert Shadows Middle School employs 38 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Desert Shadows Middle School?
Student demographics at Desert Shadows Middle School are roughly 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Desert Shadows Middle School?
Desert Shadows Middle School is overseen by Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in Maricopa County.
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