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Desert Mountain School

35959 N 7Th Ave, Desert Hills, AZ 85086, United States

+1 (623) 445-3500

http://www.dvusd.org/desertmountain

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Desert Mountain School Overview

About This School

Desert Mountain School is a public middle in Desert Hills, Arizona, serving 438 students in grades PK-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 27 teachers on staff. The average salary for these educators is $74,977, while the school provides one counselor for every 438 students. Students at Desert Mountain School are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

438

Total Students

PK-8

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

438:1

Desert Mountain School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

438

Students per Counselor

Desert Mountain School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$74,977

City Avg: $74,977

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor438:1

Desert Mountain School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.05%

Male

47.95%

Female

Total Enrollment: 438 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White76.26%

Hispanic16.89%

Asian0.46%

Black0.68%

Two or More Races5.48%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Mountain School

Q: What is Desert Mountain School?

A: Desert Mountain School is a middle public located in Desert Hills.

Q: How many students attend Desert Mountain School?

A: Desert Mountain School has approximately 438 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Mountain School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Desert Mountain School - Desert Hills, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Mountain School
School Name	Desert Mountain School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	35959 N 7Th Ave, Desert Hills, AZ 85086, Desert Hills, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (623) 445-3500
Total Students	438
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Mountain School

What is Desert Mountain School?

Desert Mountain School is a middle public located in Desert Hills.

How many students attend Desert Mountain School?

Desert Mountain School has approximately 438 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain School?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain School is 15:1.

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