Desert Mountain Middle School

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Desert Mountain Middle School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

35959 N 7TH Ave, Desert Hills, AZ

Deer Valley Unified School District

470 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
57%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

416:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.4%

Female

45.6%

White

79.2%

Hispanic

14.6%

Two or more races

4.2%

Black

1.3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/9/2024

My kids go here and then go in here since 2022 and it’s amazing. They love the kids so much they alone while also having fun. Miss Bruck is the best principal there same with Miss Dr. shorting.

1.0 other

4/7/2024

I am a grandma of three boys that attend this middle school. I have been paying attention the last couple years. The vice principal has constantly harassed my grandsons. I was a teacher for over 25 years and these boys are being treated unfairly. They are getting in trouble and don’t even get to spe...

5.0 parent

8/14/2023

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the wonderful experience my children has had at The Desert Mountain School ,dedicated teachers and staff create a nurturing environment that fosters both academic growth and personal development. The curriculum is engaging and well-rounded, and t...

2.0 parent

1/18/2023

This school used to be amazing leading up to the 19/20 school year. Something happened when the kids never returned from spring break that year. Dr. Schwarting had turned that school into an inclusive, active, exciting place to learn. A true A+ school both academically and socially. A place where st...

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List Price Range

$410K - $1.8M

Homes For Sale

143

Average Home Value

$813,161

Median Lot Size

46,173 Sq Ft

% Renters

Household Income

$132,867

% of College Grads

34.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,548 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

5.2%

Homes for Sale

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- 3.5 Baths
- 5,237 Sq Ft
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- 2 Baths
- 1,793 Sq Ft
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Caurus Academy

K to 10th
Charter

B+

Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep

K to 12th
Charter

A+

Bella Vista College Preparatory

K to 12th
Private

A+

Cave Buttes Recreation Area

Trails
Hiking

Tramonto Park

Basketball
Volleyball
Playground

Desert Willow Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball

Cave Creek Regional Park

Bike Trails
Camping
Picnic Area

Liberty Bell Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Trails

Roy Rogers Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

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