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#871 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 43% in state
Desert Sky Middle School
Middle School · Vail Unified District (4413) · Tucson, AZ
A Vail Unified District (4413) middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9850 E RANKIN LOOP, Tucson, AZ 85747
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Sky Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Desert Sky Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,290
Median home value
$345,900
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Rincon Vista Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Vail Academy & High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Corona Foothills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 596 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vail Unified District (4413)
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #19 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Sky Middle School is listed in Vail Unified District (4413); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Sky Middle School
Desert Sky Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Vail Unified District (4413), serving approximately 761 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #871 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Sky Middle School
What grades does Desert Sky Middle School serve?
Desert Sky Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Sky Middle School?
Desert Sky Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Sky Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Sky Middle School rank in AZ?
Desert Sky Middle School ranks #871 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Sky Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Sky Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Sky Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Sky Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Sky Middle School a charter school?
No, Desert Sky Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Sky Middle School a Title I school?
No, Desert Sky Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (520) 879-2700
- Area population (ZIP 85747)
- 26,808
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85747; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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