Desert Foothills Middle School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

desertfoothills.wesdschools.org/

621 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Desert Foothills Middle School, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the northern part of the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive middle school environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, aiming to foster both academic growth and the social-emotional development of young adolescents during these formative years.

As a member of the WESD community, Desert Foothills benefits from the district’s commitment to utilizing modern instructional technology and data-driven teaching methods. The school encourages parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative learning and character development, Desert Foothills Middle School strives to prepare its students to succeed in future academic pursuits and become responsible citizens.

621

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Foothills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	312
Black	52
Asian	16
Two or More	26
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
312 (50.2%)
White
205 (33.0%)
Black
52 (8.4%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
Asian
16 (2.6%)
American Indian
9 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)896-5500
Website:	http://desertfoothills.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 296

Grade 8 325