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Desert Shadows Middle School

Scottsdale, Arizona · Grades 5 to 8 · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)

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About Desert Shadows Middle School

Desert Shadows Middle School is a public school in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving grades 5 through 8. Enrollment was 791 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Scottsdale. With about 39.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 20.1 students per teacher. Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) runs 43 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 70 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Maricopa County.

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School facts

Address	5858 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone	(602) 449-6800
School district	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Grades	5 to 8
Students (2024-25)	791
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39.4
Students per teacher	20.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Maricopa County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040593000479). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Desert Shadows Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Scottsdale · 0.1 mi Arizona Language PreparatoryCharter · Grades K to 6Scottsdale · 0.6 mi Rainbow Montessori School - VoltairePrivate · Grades PreK to KScottsdale · 0.7 mi Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Scottsdale · 1 mi Rainbow Montessori School - CactusPrivate · Grades PreK to KScottsdale · 1 mi Sequoya Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Scottsdale · 1.1 mi Sandpiper Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Scottsdale · 1.3 mi Blessed Sacrament Preschool & KindergartenPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades KScottsdale · 1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Shadows Middle School serve?

Desert Shadows Middle School serves grades 5 through 8.

How many students attend Desert Shadows Middle School?

Desert Shadows Middle School reported 791 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 20.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 791 students and 39.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Shadows Middle School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Desert Shadows Middle School in?

Desert Shadows Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/paradise-valley-unified-district-4241/

Where is Desert Shadows Middle School located?

Desert Shadows Middle School is at 5858 E Sweetwater Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The phone number is (602) 449-6800.

How many other schools are near Desert Shadows Middle School?

There are 70 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Shadows Middle School in our directory.