Desert Wind Middle School

Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
35565 W HONEYCUTT RD
MARICOPA, AZ 85138
898 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Desert Wind Middle School, located in Maricopa, Arizona, serves as a key educational institution within the Maricopa Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum, the school strives to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school while promoting intellectual growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

Beyond academics, Desert Wind Middle School places a strong focus on community and student engagement. The campus offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
898
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    408 (45.4%)
  • White
    197 (21.9%)
  • Black
    171 (19.0%)
  • Two or More
    75 (8.4%)
  • American Indian
    23 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    20 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Phone: (520)568-7110
Website: http://www.musd20.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 263
Grade 7 297
Grade 8 338
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Maricopa Wells Middle School
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
940 Students
45725 W HONEYCUTT AVE
MARICOPA, AZ 85139 (6.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th