Desert Shadows Middle School vs Shea Middle School
Desert Shadows Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 7.8/10. In math proficiency, Desert Shadows Middle School leads at 57.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Scottsdale, AZ
8.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
734 students
Shea Middle School
Phoenix, AZ
7.8/10
Middle School5th – 8th
481 students
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| Metric | Desert Shadows Middle School | Shea Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.1 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| State Rank | #152 of 2,019 | #392 of 2,019 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Desert Shadows Middle School | Shea Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 26.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Desert Shadows Middle School | Shea Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 734 | 481 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.0:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) |
| City | Scottsdale | Phoenix |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Scottsdale (85254) | Phoenix (85028) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,885 | $119,436 |
| Median Home Value | $701,900 | $583,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,954 | $1,832 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 60.3% | 56.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 4.4% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 25 min |