Serving 448 students in grades 7-8, Deer Valley 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 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Valley Middle School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Rankings
Deer Valley 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 Deer Valley Middle School is 0.63, which is less 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
#1526 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
51%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
32%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Valley Middle School's ranking?
Deer Valley Middle School is ranked #1526 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Deer Valley Middle School often compared to?
Deer Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sky Middle School, Paseo Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Deer Valley Middle School?
448 students attend Deer Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Deer Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Valley Middle School?
Deer Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deer Valley Middle School offer ?
Deer Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Valley Middle School part of?
Deer Valley Middle School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Deer Valley Middle School located?
Deer Valley Middle School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 24 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
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