Middle Schools in Scottsdale Unified District

The Scottsdale Unified District in Arizona is home to 5 high-performing middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. These schools consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state, with several standouts that excel academically.

Cocopah Middle School and Desert Canyon Middle School are the district's top performers, ranking 37th and 44th out of 552 Arizona middle schools respectively. Both schools earn 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and boast exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in English, Math, and Science. Mountainside Middle School and Mohave Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, with high test scores and low dropout rates.

While the district's middle schools generally excel, there are some areas for potential improvement. The district-wide 5.2% dropout rate is higher than the state average, and the lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity and equity within the schools. Additionally, the wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 6.4 to 21.2 students per teacher, suggests that some schools may have more resources and smaller class sizes than others, which could contribute to their academic success.