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Desert Sky Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
9850 E Rankin Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747 · (520) 879-2700 · Part of Vail Unified District
Students
743
Students per teacher
20:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Desert Sky Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Arizona’s public schools
- Math proficiency 14 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts50%
State average 38.5%
Location
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9850 E Rankin Loop, Tucson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6212
Grade 7270
Grade 8261
Enrollment over time
761’20
795’21
764’22
761’23
743’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 44%White 39%Two or more races 9%Black 4%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.