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Desert Canyon Middle School

Scottsdale, Arizona · Grades 6 to 8 · Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

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About Desert Canyon Middle School

Desert Canyon Middle School is a public school in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 423 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Scottsdale. There are about 15.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (28 teachers in all). It is one of 29 schools in Scottsdale Unified District (4240). Families comparing options will find 32 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Maricopa County.

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School facts

Address	10203 E McDowell Mtn Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone	(480) 484-4600
School district	Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	423
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28
Students per teacher	15.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040757000603). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Desert Canyon ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Scottsdale · 0.1 mi New Covenant Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to TKScottsdale · 0.9 mi Notre Dame PreparatoryPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Scottsdale · 1 mi Great Hearts Academies - Archway ScottsdaleCharter · Grades K to 12Scottsdale · 1.2 mi Cheyenne Traditional SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Scottsdale · 1.2 mi Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale PrepCharter · Grades 5 to 12Scottsdale · 1.2 mi Redfield Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Scottsdale · 1.5 mi Camelback Desert SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KScottsdale · 2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Canyon Middle School serve?

Desert Canyon Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Desert Canyon Middle School?

Desert Canyon Middle School reported 423 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 423 students and 28 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Canyon Middle School a public or charter school?

Desert Canyon Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Desert Canyon Middle School in?

Desert Canyon Middle School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/scottsdale-unified-district-4240/

Where is Desert Canyon Middle School located?

Desert Canyon Middle School is at 10203 E McDowell Mtn Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. The phone number is (480) 484-4600.

How many other schools are near Desert Canyon Middle School?

There are 32 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Canyon Middle School in our directory.