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
15:1

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

15:1

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

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

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...

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...

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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

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Picnic Area
Trails

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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 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 6 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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