Desert Canyon Middle School
10203 East Mcdowell Mtn. Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 | (480) 484-6100
- Grades: 6-8
- Student Enrollment: 722
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 722 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 78th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 10203 E. Mcdowell Mtn. Ranch R, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
School District Details
- Scottsdale Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,963
- Graduation Rate: 83.0%
- Dropout Rate: 1.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 26,556
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 722
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 42.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 380 (52.6%)
- Females: 342 (47.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 10 (1.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 37 (5.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 47 (6.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.4% |
| Black | 22 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 52 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 7.3% |
| White | 592 | 82.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 229 | 31.7% |
| 7th Grade | 218 | 30.2% |
| 8th Grade | 275 | 38.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $46,395
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,389 | 33% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,213 | 68% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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