Desert Sands Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,175 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 475th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6308 W Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Cartwright Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,866
- Students Per Teacher: 19.9
- Enrolled Students: 18,351
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,175
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 572 (48.7%)
- Females: 603 (51.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 75 (6.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 843 (71.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 918 (78.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 13 | 1.1% |
| Black | 49 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,039 | 88.4% |
| White | 70 | 6.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 384 | 32.7% |
| 7th Grade | 391 | 33.3% |
| 8th Grade | 400 | 34.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:40%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $43,477
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,828 | 46% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,034 | 54% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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