How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Sky Middle School | Rincon Vista Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Tucson, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 743 | 712 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.9% | 17.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Sky Middle School | Rincon Vista Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,071 | $10,071 |
| District | Vail School District | Vail School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Sky Middle School | Rincon Vista Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.8% | 40.9% |
| African American | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.1% | 40.9% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 9.0% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Sky Middle School | Rincon Vista Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 793:1 | 699:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.3% | 31.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 78 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.