Is High Desert Middle School a good school?

High Desert Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Arizona middle schools.

How many students attend High Desert Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended High Desert Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of High Desert Middle School?

Students at High Desert Middle School are 36% Hispanic, 35% White, 25% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of High Desert Middle School attend?

Students who attend High Desert Middle School usually go on to attend Globe High School

High Desert Middle School in Globe AZ

Performance Trends

Compare Details High Desert Middle School ranks worse than 97.8% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.54. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at High Desert Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.9%), White (34.9%), American Indian (25.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Desert Middle School is 22.9. (See more...)

Compare High Desert Middle School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Desert Middle School is $6,032.

Schooldigger Rankings:

High Desert Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks High Desert Middle School 538^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See High Desert Middle School in the ranking list.)

Globe Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Globe Unified District 294^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	43.26	376^th	663	43.3%
2010	36.60	453^rd	692	34.5%
2011	34.82	462^nd	685	32.6%
2012	28.56	611^th	772	20.9%
2013	27.80	631^st	787	19.8%
2014	11.97	643^rd	690	6.8%
2015	12.23	492^nd	521	5.6%
2016	12.57	636^th	677	6.1%
2017	12.78	653^rd	695	6.0%
2018	13.47	647^th	711	9.0%
2019	10.68	568^th	605	6.1%
2021	22.34	658^th	832	20.9%
2022	14.86	530^th	605	12.4%
2023	20.45	686^th	854	19.7%
2024	8.54	538^th	550	2.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.25	530^th	650	18.5%
2023	50.52	195^th	384	49.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.74	298^th	606	50.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.71	436^th	789	44.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.17	491^st	503	2.4%
2023	19.28	624^th	717	13.0%

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Rank History for Female students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	16.89	546^th	624	12.5%
2019	7.30	450^th	466	3.4%
2021	21.35	677^th	820	17.4%
2022	12.74	456^th	494	7.7%
2023	21.67	647^th	806	19.7%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.90	52^nd	166	68.7%

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Rank History for Male students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	11.94	583^rd	617	5.5%
2021	24.27	629^th	818	23.1%
2023	18.07	695^th	810	14.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.98	287^th	404	29.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	17.90	486^th	543	10.5%
2021	24.49	658^th	802	18.0%
2023	20.24	645^th	760	15.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	29.14	50^th	62	19.4%
2021	32.61	263^rd	390	32.6%
2023	12.51	145^th	159	8.8%

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Rank History for White students at High Desert Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	12.25	405^th	436	7.1%
2019	5.68	330^th	337	2.1%
2021	30.92	577^th	780	26.0%
2023	20.62	571^st	675	15.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for High Desert Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	291	6	3	193	159	n/a	n/a	652
2006	253	8	5	187	170	n/a	n/a	623
2007	249	6	4	165	161	n/a	n/a	585
2008	202	1	3	154	156	n/a	n/a	516
2009	211	2	3	156	161	n/a	n/a	533
2010	205	3	4	171	168	n/a	n/a	551
2011	217	2	3	187	136	1	1	547
2012	191	1	9	146	123	2	5	477
2013	181	0	9	141	125	2	17	475
2014	212	1	8	157	137	3	20	538
2015	206	1	7	150	148	3	21	536
2016	186	0	7	158	128	2	19	500
2017	127	0	2	106	89	0	12	336
2018	110	0	4	104	88	0	7	313
2019	126	0	4	114	109	1	7	361
2020	121	0	5	122	124	1	9	382
2021	118	2	4	135	116	1	6	382
2022	114	3	2	126	112	1	6	364
2023	124	2	2	150	121	1	7	407
2024	140	1	3	144	102	1	10	401

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Desert Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	652	34.2	19.1	64.6
2006	623	33.2	18.8	31
2007	585	30.0	19.5	62.6
2008	516	27.0	19.1	62.4
2009	533	32.0	16.7	59.7
2010	551	26.5	20.7	65.5
2011	547	23.5	23.2	65.6
2012	477	21.0	22.7	69.4
2013	475	22.5	21.1	72.8
2014	538	24.6	21.8	59.7
2015	536	22.0	24.3	57.1
2016	500	21.0	23.8	63.2
2017	336	18.0	18.6	67.3
2018	313	14.0	22.3	62
2019	361	14.0	25.7	63.7
2020	382	15.1	25.2	54.7
2021	382	16.2	23.4	n/a
2022	364	15.5	23.4	26.9
2023	407	17.5	23.2	54.8
2024	401	17.5	22.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio High Desert Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	652	34.2	19.1	64.6
2006	623	33.2	18.8	31
2007	585	30.0	19.5	62.6
2008	516	27.0	19.1	62.4
2009	533	32.0	16.7	59.7
2010	551	26.5	20.7	65.5
2011	547	23.5	23.2	65.6
2012	477	21.0	22.7	69.4
2013	475	22.5	21.1	72.8
2014	538	24.6	21.8	59.7
2015	536	22.0	24.3	57.1
2016	500	21.0	23.8	63.2
2017	336	18.0	18.6	67.3
2018	313	14.0	22.3	62
2019	361	14.0	25.7	63.7
2020	382	15.1	25.2	54.7
2021	382	16.2	23.4	n/a
2022	364	15.5	23.4	26.9
2023	407	17.5	23.2	54.8
2024	401	17.5	22.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for High Desert Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$735 (9.9%)	$04 (0.1%)	$1,474 (19.9%)	$5,587 (75.6%)	$1,064 (14.4%)	$6,651 (90.0%)	$7,390
2020	$453 (9.4%)	$112 (2.3%)	$1,017 (21.1%)	$3,947 (81.9%)	$306 (6.4%)	$4,253 (88.3%)	$4,817
2021	$529 (10.4%)	$316 (6.2%)	$1,375 (27.0%)	$4,104 (80.5%)	$151 (3.0%)	$4,255 (83.4%)	$5,100
2022	$474 (7.9%)	$225 (3.7%)	$1,172 (19.4%)	$5,077 (84.2%)	$256 (4.2%)	$5,333 (88.4%)	$6,032

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Desert Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 568^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 686^th of 854 Middle schools	13.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	361	407	12.7%
African American	0	2
American Indian	109	121	11%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	114	150	31.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	126	124	1.6%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	54.8%	8.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AzSCI Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
High Desert Middle School	Public	6-8	4000 High Desert	Globe	85501	Gila County	Globe Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 402-5900	401	18	22.9		140 (34.9%)	1 (0.2%)	144 (35.9%)	3 (0.7%)	102 (25.4%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	8.5	538^th of 550 public middle schools	2.2%		20.5	686^th of 854 public middle schools	19.7%	148	20.0	17.0	10.0	11.0	$6,032	$474	$225	$1,173	$5,077	$256	$5,333
San Carlos Middle School	Public	6-8	100 San Carlos Ave	San Carlos	85550	Gila County	San Carlos Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 475-2315	310				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	304 (98.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)						$00			$00

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