Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism

Middle No virtual instruction PHOENIX, AZ Grades 06–08 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (77.6)

Located in PHOENIX, ARIZONA (ZIP 85033), Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district.

Key statistics: 510 students enrolled; a 18.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Middle School Average
Enrollment
510.0
State avg: 507.0
▲ 1% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.55:1
State avg: 17.8:1
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism
NCESSCH ID
040168000092
State School ID
AZ-4282-5406
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6308 W CAMPBELL AVE
City
PHOENIX
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85033
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0403
State Leg. Upper
04024
State Leg. Lower
04024
Latitude
33.5029
Longitude
-112.1955
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
510
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.5
Teachers FTE
📐
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 309 60.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cartwright Elementary District (4282)
LEAID
0401680
State LEA ID
AZ-4282
Phone
(623)691-4000
Website
http://www.csd83.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
PHOENIX
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$208,074K
Federal Revenue
$67,219K
State Revenue
$110,114K
Local Revenue
$30,741K
Total Expenditure
$196,654K
Instruction Exp.
$84,016K
Support Services
$67,053K
Other Current Exp.
$13,710K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism?
510 students are enrolled at Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism have?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism has 27.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism serve?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism a charter school?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism located in?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism belong to?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district.
How much does Cartwright Elementary District (4282) spend per student?
The Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district spends approximately $385,596,078 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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