Best middle schools in Scottsdale (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Scottsdale, Arizona. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
- 175Desert Canyon Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 273Mountainside Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 372Cocopah Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 861 students
- 463Mohave Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 562Desert Shadows Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 791 students
- 645Sunrise Middle SchoolScottsdale · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 390 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Canyon Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 2 | Mountainside Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.6 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 3 | Cocopah Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 71.7 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 861 |
| 4 | Mohave Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 5 | Desert Shadows Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 791 |
| 6 | Sunrise Middle School Scottsdale · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 44.9 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 390 |
Desert Canyon Middle School in Scottsdale leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Scottsdale with a Success Index (US) of 74.8. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arizona middle schools rankings, every school on the Scottsdale page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Scottsdale?
Desert Canyon Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona ranks first among middle schools in Scottsdale with a Success Index (US) of 74.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 423).
How are middle schools in Scottsdale ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.