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Desert Sky Middle School

Tucson, Arizona · Grades 6 to 8 · Vail Unified District (4413)

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About Desert Sky Middle School

Located in Tucson, Arizona, Desert Sky Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 743 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Tucson. With about 36.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 20.4 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Pima County. Vail Unified District (4413) runs 21 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 17 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	9850 E Rankin Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747
Phone	(520) 879-2700
School district	Vail Unified District (4413)
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	743
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36.5
Students per teacher	20.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Pima County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 040885002194). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Desert Willow Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Tucson · 0.6 mi Mesquite Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Tucson · 0.8 mi Cottonwood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Tucson · 0.9 mi PCJTED - Mica Mountain High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.3 mi Mica Mountain HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.3 mi PCJTED - Empire High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.6 mi Empire High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Tucson · 1.6 mi Vail Blended LearningPublic · Grades 6 to 12Tucson · 1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Desert Sky Middle School serve?

Desert Sky Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Desert Sky Middle School?

Desert Sky Middle School reported 743 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 20.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 743 students and 36.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Desert Sky Middle School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Desert Sky Middle School in?

Desert Sky Middle School is part of Vail Unified District (4413). See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/az/vail-unified-district-4413/

Where is Desert Sky Middle School located?

Desert Sky Middle School is at 9850 E Rankin Loop, Tucson, AZ 85747. The phone number is (520) 879-2700.

How many other schools are near Desert Sky Middle School?

There are 17 other schools within 5 miles of Desert Sky Middle School in our directory.