RATINGS
District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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ACADEMICS
District Academic Progress

Students at many of the schools in this district are making about the same academic progress as the state average.

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ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT
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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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Reviews From Schools in Maricopa Unified School District
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Current student
May 22, 2022
i go to this school it's a good school but some of the teachers do stuff that does not help the kid they either call the parent or call it harassment and that is really messed up. so the school is... More
Review for Desert Wind Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 09, 2022
I have two children attending this school. One of my kiddos did really well, but then again, he was in kindergarten. My other child is on the Autism spectrum and is finally in a contained classroom... More
Review for Maricopa Elementary School
Current student
April 13, 2022
I would not recommend this school to and for ANYONE'S child. Me being a student who goes there experiences; bullying, harassment, and many more things. Students smoke in the bathrooms and sometimes... More
Review for Desert Wind Middle School