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#396 of 691 schools in NV
Desert Skies Middle School
Middle School · Washoe County · Sun Valley, NV
A Washoe County middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7550 DONATELLO DR, Sun Valley, NV 89433
- Math 10% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Skies Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 18% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desert Skies 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low227/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,208
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Ranch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,339 | Compare → |
| Yvonne Shaw Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Excel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Sparks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 4.9 mi | 606 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #64 of 109
- District spending per student
- $10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Skies Middle School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Skies Middle School
Desert Skies Middle School is a public middle school in Sun Valley, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 918 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Skies Middle School
What grades does Desert Skies Middle School serve?
Desert Skies Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Skies Middle School?
Desert Skies Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Skies Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Skies Middle School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Skies Middle School rank in NV?
Desert Skies Middle School ranks #396 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Desert Skies Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Skies Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Skies Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Skies Middle School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Desert Skies Middle School a charter school?
No, Desert Skies Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Skies Middle School a Title I school?
No, Desert Skies Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Skies Middle School?
100.0% of students at Desert Skies Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (775) 674-4915
- Area population (ZIP 89433)
- 23,385
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- 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 89433; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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