Below Average
#1772 of 2,006 schools in AZ
High Desert Middle School
Middle School · Globe Unified District (4208) · Globe, AZ
A Globe Unified District (4208) middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
455 N WILLOW ST, Globe, AZ 85501
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Desert Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 High Desert 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Globe), 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
$65,933
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Knowledge Online (tko)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 17 | 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.
Globe Unified District (4208)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Desert Middle School is listed in Globe Unified District (4208); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Desert Middle School
High Desert Middle School is a public middle school in Globe, AZ, part of Globe Unified District (4208), serving approximately 401 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,772 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Desert Middle School
What grades does High Desert Middle School serve?
High Desert Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Desert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Desert Middle School is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Desert Middle School rank in AZ?
High Desert Middle School ranks #1,772 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is High Desert Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
High Desert Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 High Desert Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Desert Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is High Desert Middle School a charter school?
No, High Desert Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Desert Middle School a Title I school?
No, High Desert Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gila County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (928) 402-5900
- Area population (ZIP 85501)
- 12,353
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 85501; 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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