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#1461 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Desert Wind Middle School
Middle School · Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Maricopa, AZ
A Maricopa Unified School District (4441) middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45012 W HONEYCUTT AVE, Maricopa, AZ 85139
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Wind Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Wind 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maricopa), 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
$85,716
Median home value
$293,400
Median rent
$1,481/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85139; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Traditional School - MaricopaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–10 | 3.3 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| Sequoia Pathway AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Maricopa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | Not available | 134 | Compare → |
| Maricopa Wells Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 903 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Wind Middle School is listed in Maricopa Unified School District (4441); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Wind Middle School
Desert Wind Middle School is a public middle school in Maricopa, AZ, part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441), serving approximately 903 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,461 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Wind Middle School
What grades does Desert Wind Middle School serve?
Desert Wind Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Wind Middle School?
Desert Wind Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 903 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Wind Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Wind Middle School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Wind Middle School rank in AZ?
Desert Wind Middle School ranks #1,461 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Wind Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Wind Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wind Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Wind Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Wind Middle School a charter school?
No, Desert Wind Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Wind Middle School a Title I school?
No, Desert Wind Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 903
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (520) 568-7110
- Area population (ZIP 85139)
- 19,522
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 85139; 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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