Desert Shadows Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Nogales, AZ Grades 06–08 Rural: Fringe Nogales, AZ SchoolScore™ C (68.5)

Desert Shadows Middle School is a public school administered by the Nogales Unified District (4457) district in Nogales, ARIZONA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 784 students enrolled; a 23.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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
784.0
State avg: 507.0
▲ 55% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.06:1
State avg: 17.8:1
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
Desert Shadows Middle School
NCESSCH ID
040553001238
State School ID
AZ-4457-5954
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
340 Blvd. del Rey David
City
Nogales
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85621
County
Santa Cruz County
Metro Area
Nogales, AZ
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0407
State Leg. Upper
04021
State Leg. Lower
04021
Latitude
31.4025
Longitude
-110.9696
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
784
Total Students
👩‍🏫
34.0
Teachers FTE
📐
23.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)34.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 352 44.9%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Nogales Unified District (4457)
LEAID
0405530
State LEA ID
AZ-4457
Phone
(520)287-0800
Website
http://www.nusd.k12.az.us/home
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
NOGALES
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$69,106K
Federal Revenue
$15,468K
State Revenue
$44,122K
Local Revenue
$9,516K
Total Expenditure
$58,490K
Instruction Exp.
$27,104K
Support Services
$20,648K
Other Current Exp.
$4,198K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Desert Shadows Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Desert Shadows Middle School?
784 students are enrolled at Desert Shadows Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Desert Shadows Middle School have?
Desert Shadows Middle School has 34.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1.
What grades does Desert Shadows Middle School serve?
Desert Shadows Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Desert Shadows Middle School a charter school?
Desert Shadows Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Desert Shadows Middle School located in?
Desert Shadows Middle School is located in the Nogales, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Desert Shadows Middle School belong to?
Desert Shadows Middle School is part of the Nogales Unified District (4457) school district.
How much does Nogales Unified District (4457) spend per student?
The Nogales Unified District (4457) district spends approximately $74,604,592 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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