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
50%

Reading Proficiency
53%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

53%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
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 51.9%	Female 48.1%
White 76.2%	Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%	Economically disadvantaged 27%
Hispanic 16.9%	Two or more races 5.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/22/2026

My son has Autism and Desert Mountain has been an incredible school for my son. After my son started school here, he has made so much progress and he loves school. The School, its staff and teachers have been incredible! I highly recommend this school.

5.0 parent

3/29/2026

We love Desert Mountain. My daughter is in first grade and has had a great experience so far.

5.0 parent

10/29/2025

The teachers and staff truly care about the kids and the principal goes above and beyond to make school fun and welcoming. My child is thriving.

1.0 parent

10/24/2025

This school appears to prioritize its public image over the well being of students. Recent funding choices raise concerns. For example, allocating grant money to add an officer when budgets for academic resources are already tight. Leadership decisions seem to have impacted the school’s overall rati...

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72 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$625,000 Price

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31 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

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257 Total Sales

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87 Total Sales

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List Price Range

$378K - $1.5M

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Average Home Value

$796,937

Median Lot Size

43,560 Sq Ft

% Renters

Average Household Income

$132,745

% of College Grads

34.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,354 Sq Ft

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Land
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Bella Vista College Preparatory

K to 12th
Private

A+

Arrowhead Christian Academy

K to 12th
Private

B-

Dream City Christian School Glendale

Pre-K to 10th
Private

B+

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

Sonoran Preserve

Hiking

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Arizona Maricopa County Desert Hills 85086

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Desert Mountain Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $796,937. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bella Vista College Preparatory, Arrowhead Christian Academy, Dream City Christian School Glendale, 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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