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Desert Canyon Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|SCOTTSDALE, Arizona|Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
59%
82th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
57%
86th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
8.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
109 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Near average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
488
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
26.75
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.4
Psychologists
0.5
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1.2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,306
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,987
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,030
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 18%Local 73%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
2,283
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,172
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
552 (25%)
Specific Learning Disability
485 (22%)
Other Health Impairment
229 (11%)
Autism
211 (10%)
Emotional Disturbance
42 (2%)
Intellectual Disability
25 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
423
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Canyon Middle School
Desert Canyon Middle School currently enrolls 428 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under Scottsdale Unified District (4240) in AZ.
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