Desert Sky Middle School

The basketball court at Desert Sky Middle School.

The baseball field at Desert Sky Middle School.

Desert Sky Middle School is located off Rankin Loop in Rita Ranch.

Desert Sky Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

9850 E Rankin Loop, Tucson, AZ

Rita Ranch Neighborhood

Vail Unified School District

3.4

2.8

795 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
58%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

23.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

761:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Hispanic

46.9%

White

39%

Two or more races

7.1%

Black

3.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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School Rankings

#37 Best Public MS in Arizona

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

9/7/2019

My two grandchildren have attended Desert Sky Middle School and both excelled. The staff and teachers really care about their students. My grandson still speaks about his teachers at DSMS and stops by the school to say hi often. My granddaughter was challenged academically and worked hard to get the Principal Award. The school made a truly positive impact on them both. Grateful for their experience at Desert Sky.

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1.0 parent

3/26/2025

Unless your child is white this school does nothing for them except constantly harass them

1.0 parent

5/23/2024

The front office staff of Desert Sky Middle School told me in the last few days that parents are not welcome on the campus.This statement came about after my son came to me, when I picked him up, tearful after a teacher reprimanded him. Due to his disability he was not able to articulate to me the s...

1.0 other

5/15/2024

Abby Jackson is an absolutely terrible teacher, she really should be fired.

2.0 parent

2/20/2023

desert sky needs better staff and less homework fr

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About Rita Ranch

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List Price Range

$286K - $516K

Homes For Sale

141

Average Home Value

$352,695

Median Lot Size

5,662 Sq Ft

% Renters

19%

Household Income

$111,756

% of College Grads

40.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,235 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

20.4%

Homes for Sale

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- 2 Baths
- 1,873 Sq Ft
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Mica Mountain High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Vail Blended Learning

6th to 12th
Public

PCJTED - Mica Mountain High School

9th to 12th
Public

Lincoln Regional Park

Hacienda Del Oro Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Purple Heart Park

Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Dog Park

Ivan's Spot Dog Park

Dog Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field

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