Desert Mountain Middle School

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
3.5
470 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26%
State Average
44%
Science
12%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/17/2025
This school is absolutely horrible in mostly the older grades. Administrator doesn’t follow policies and staff often made up their own rules. The principal was investigated for her wrong doing but due to short staffing and no assistant principal, the same principal runs the school. Due to crime with...
1.0 parent
9/12/2025
My child was bullied at Desert Mountain School, and the administration failed to address it appropriately. In grades 5–8, bullying is not taken seriously, and concerns brought forward by parents are often dismissed or minimized. Leadership is stretched thin, but that does not excuse the lack of foll...
5.0 parent
7/31/2025
I just wanted to share how much we love Desert Mountain School! I have three kids here now: a 4th grader, a 3rd grader, and a kindergartner. My oldest has been at DMS since kindergarten so we’ve been part of this community for a while. It’s honestly been such a great experience. I love that they do...
4.0 parent
7/22/2025
My student just graduated 8th grade and I couldn’t be more thankful for the experience we’ve had over the years. The school truly cares about its students academically, socially, and emotionally. One of the most impressive additions last year was the implementation of School Safety Officers, made po...

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Desert Mountain Middle School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Desert Hills, AZ, in the New River neighborhood, and is served by the Deer Valley Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Desert Mountain Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Caurus Academy, Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep, Bella Vista College Preparatory, and more. Learn more about what Desert Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Mountain Middle School.

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