Serving 903 students in grades 6-8, Desert Wind Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Desert Wind Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Desert Wind Middle School's student population of 903 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1912
Average Class Size
20 students
Desert Wind Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Wind Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
20%
6%
White
24%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Desert Wind Middle School's ranking?
Desert Wind Middle School is ranked #1372 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Wind Middle School often compared to?
Desert Wind Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maricopa Wells Middle School, Maricopa High School, Santa Cruz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Wind Middle School?
903 students attend Desert Wind Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Desert Wind Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Wind Middle School?
Desert Wind Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Wind Middle School offer ?
Desert Wind Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Wind Middle School part of?
Desert Wind Middle School is part of Maricopa Unified School District (4441).
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