Desert Foothills Middle School

3333 West Banff, Phoenix, AZ 85053 | (520) 896-5500
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Student Enrollment: 692
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 3333 W Banff, Phoenix, AZ 85053
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 692
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 371 (53.6%)
  • Females: 321 (46.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 81 (11.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 189 (27.3%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 270 (39.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Desert Foothills Middle School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian162.3%
Black446.4%
Asian263.8%
Hispanic19127.6%
White41560.0%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Desert Foothills Middle School
  Number Percent
7th Grade33848.8%
8th Grade35451.2%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 18%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:82%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 20 Years
  • Average Salary: $52,678
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Desert Foothills Middle School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$38,55716%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$55,32684%
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Desert Foothills Middle School

  • Reviewed by Student on January 01, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I am currently going to this school. This is what i think about this school, very good, discipline is moderate. what do i think about the teachers very nice some 7th grade teachers arnt the best. 8th grade teachers are amazing its a very good school IF YOU LOVE YOUR CHILD LET THEM GO HERE ITS A VERY GOOD SCHOOL..

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