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Desert Skies Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8Virtual
7550 Donatello Dr, Sun Valley, NV 89433 · (775) 674-4915 · Part of Washoe County School District
Students
875
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Desert Skies Middle School
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 18.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 25.6%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 42%
Location
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7550 Donatello Dr, Sun Valley
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6296
Grade 7265
Grade 8314
Enrollment over time
1,074’20
1,025’21
978’22
918’23
875’24
Down 18.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 75%White 18%Two or more races 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.