publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Desert Skies Middle School

7550 Donatello Dr, Sun Valley, NV 89433, United States

+1 (775) 674-4915

http://www.washoeschools.net/desertskies

1.8

Overall Rating

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Desert Skies Middle School Overview

About This School

Desert Skies Middle School is a public middle in Sun Valley, Nevada, serving 875 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 26% in ELA and 9% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 46 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,681. Additionally, the school provides support through a ratio of 218 students per counselor. The student body at Desert Skies Middle School is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 75% Hispanic, 18% White, 3% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

875

Total Students

Grade 6-8

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

46 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts26%

Mathematics9%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Washoe County

Students per Counselor

218:1

Desert Skies Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

26%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 26%State Avg: 42%

Mathematics

City Avg: 9%State Avg: 30%

N/A

Science

Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19:1

State Avg: 27.7:1

218

Students per Counselor

Desert Skies Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,681

City Avg: $54,681

State Avg: $67,306

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor218:1

Desert Skies Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.14%

Male

46.86%

Female

Total Enrollment: 875 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White17.6%

Hispanic74.97%

Asian0.46%

Black1.49%

Two or More Races2.97%

Native American0.46%

Desert Skies Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Skies Middle School

Q: What is Desert Skies Middle School?

A: Desert Skies Middle School is a middle public located in Sun Valley.

Q: How many students attend Desert Skies Middle School?

A: Desert Skies Middle School has approximately 875 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Skies Middle School is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Skies Middle School

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Desert Skies Middle School - Sun Valley, NV

Quick Facts about Desert Skies Middle School
School Name	Desert Skies Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	7550 Donatello Dr, Sun Valley, NV 89433, Sun Valley, NV
County	Washoe County
Phone	+1 (775) 674-4915
Total Students	875
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	46
Rating	1.8/10
ELA Proficiency	26%
Math Proficiency	9%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Skies Middle School

What is Desert Skies Middle School?

Desert Skies Middle School is a middle public located in Sun Valley.

How many students attend Desert Skies Middle School?

Desert Skies Middle School has approximately 875 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Skies Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Skies Middle School is 19:1.

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