Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale, AZ · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Desert Shadows Middle School is a middle school located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school serves 780 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 65/100 (B), Desert Shadows Middle School performs above average compared to schools in Arizona. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Other Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Frequently Asked Questions
Desert Shadows Middle School has a DataScore of 65/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Desert Shadows Middle School has 780 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1.
Yes, Desert Shadows Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +16, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Desert Shadows Middle School is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.