For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 485 students in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top ranked public middle school in North Scottsdale is Desert Canyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Canyon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10203 E Mcdowell Mtn Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ include Desert Canyon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of North Scottsdale, Scottsdale public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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