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Desert Canyon Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|SCOTTSDALE, Arizona|Scottsdale Unified District (4240)|Last audited: Not yet synced

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

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School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
428
Student:Teacher
17.1:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
-0.5%

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
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Near average in AZ

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,306
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 18%Local 73%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% YoY
Phoenix, AZ metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

423
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2025-26

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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.