D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Desert Skies Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 7550 DONATELLO DR, Sun Valley, NV 89433
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Nevada
Growth
C
Students gain 0.84 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 27th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nevada schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
918
Students
enrolled
20.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%27/100Students gain 0.84 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 27th percentile in Nevada (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Nevada schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −25 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nevada. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−17 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−15 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nevada state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%12%reading -31 pts, math -23 pts4th percentile (list)
Hispanic21%10%reading -12 pts, math -6 pts14th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%15%reading -20 pts, math -18 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income22%10%reading -12 pts, math -7 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7550 DONATELLO DR
City Sun Valley
ZIP Code 89433
District 3200480
NCES School ID 320048000932
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89433

Understanding the community around Desert Skies Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,785
Per Capita Income $25,432
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%
High School or Higher 66.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $285,600
Median Rent $1,154
Owner-Occupied 69.1%
Renter-Occupied 30.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Desert Skies Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 73.0%
White 19.4%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 918
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Desert Skies Middle School?
Desert Skies Middle School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Desert Skies Middle School?
Desert Skies Middle School has 918 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1.
What grades does Desert Skies Middle School serve?
Desert Skies Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Desert Skies Middle School receive per student?
Desert Skies Middle School receives $14,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Desert Skies Middle School in 89433 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,555
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,684
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
30.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026