The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)76%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)91%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Asian
(09-10)4%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
41%
Black
(09-10)1%
6%
White
(09-10)88%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Arroyo Middle School?
601 students attend Desert Arroyo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Desert Arroyo Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What school district is Desert Arroyo Middle School part of?
Desert Arroyo Middle School is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244).
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