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Desert Sky Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
9850 E Rankin Loop,
Tucson, AZ
Vail Unified School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
58%
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Math Proficiency
54%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
37
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Teachers in First or Second Year
23.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
11%
State Average
31%
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Math
27%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
761:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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Hispanic
44.1%
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Economically disadvantaged
38.7%
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White
38.7%
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Two or more races
9.1%
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Black
4.3%
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Limited English proficient
2.7%
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Asian
2.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/4/2019
My son attended DSMS! Such a wonderful school with a caring and dedicated staff. Desert Sky is the best Middle School in Arizona! I can't say enough great things about this school!
GreatSchools Reviews
10/17/2025
Unless your child fits their idea of a “perfect” student, this school will make it clear that they don’t care about you or your child. The front office staff is by far the worst part — unprofessional, rude, and openly judgmental. They’ve made inappropriate comments to students and even gossiped abou...
3/26/2025
Unless your child is white this school does nothing for them except constantly harass them
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...
5/15/2024
Abby Jackson is an absolutely terrible teacher, she really should be fired.
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List Price Range
$282K - $516K
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Average Home Value
$343,166
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
19%
Average Household Income
$111,756
% of College Grads
40.2%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,194 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
21.6%
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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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Desert Sky Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Tucson, AZ and is served by the Vail Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 795 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Desert Sky Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $343,166. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mica Mountain High School, Vail Blended Learning, PCJTED - Mica Mountain High School, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Sky Middle School.