Desert Shadows Middle School

Desert Shadows Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
340 Boulevard del Rey David,  Nogales, AZ
Nogales Unified School District
4.2
3.7
765 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
19%
State Average
31%
Math
48%
State Average
44%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
393:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
99.4%
Economically disadvantaged
75.5%
Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Limited English proficient
18.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
10/9/2015
The staff and teachers were helpful and friendly. The athletic programs were great and enjoyable. There was different electives to choose from. All the students would get a along with each other.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/16/2018
Great school and advanced curriculum is offered. I like the Words of Wisdom the principal reads each day. Nice tone to start the day.
5.0 parent
12/9/2013
Desert shadows is a great school with rigorous curriculum. The teachers challenge and encourage the students to be the best that they can be. The teachers there are dedicated and caring. The Honors programs is exceptional, the sports program is exemplary, and the music program is incredible. The dis...
3.0 parent
12/8/2013
This is a wonderful school but one major problem . Why can't open enrollment kids go on the buses ! My daughter lives 3 minutes away from a desert shadows bus why can't she go on it ? I hope this rule changes I can't wait to move my daughter back to Dsms otherwise everythings great I never had a pro...
4.0 parent
11/23/2009

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Desert Shadows Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Nogales, AZ and is served by the Nogales Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 765 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Desert Shadows Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Bracker Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Nogales has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Shadows Middle School.

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