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Desert Foothills Middle School

3333 W BANFF LN, PHOENIX, AZ, 85053

About Desert Foothills Middle School

Desert Foothills Middle School is a public school in Phoenix, Arizona, for kids in grades 7 and 8. The student teacher ratio is13:1. This lets the students talk to each other and get help with their homework. The state tests show that 21% of students are good at math and 38% are good at reading. When you look at how other students in the state did, this is a good level of achievement.The school teaches kids how to read, write, do math, learn about science, and learn about other people. You can also learn about music, art, and technology. Teachers in the classroom stress how important it is to talk to each other, work together, and think critically. Desert Foothills is one of the schools in the area that teaches kids how to read and do math. Students can get more involved and become better leaders by joining clubs and doing things outside of school. Parents like that the school is open, works with the community, and keeps kids safe while they learn and work toward their own goals and academic goals.

Contact Information

Address

3333 W BANFF LN, PHOENIX, AZ, 85053

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Phone

(602) 896-5500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 38%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 38% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
614
Total Students
$60178
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 173 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Desert Foothills Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

173

of 206 in Arizona

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.2%
Asian 1.79%
Hispanic 48.21%
Black 9.12%
Two+ Races 3.91%
Native Am. 2.44%
White
34.2%
Asian
1.79%
Hispanic
48.21%
Black
9.12%
Two+ Races
3.91%
Native Am.
2.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 614
46.25%
284 Female
53.75%
330 Male

Student Population

614 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Desert Foothills Middle School re-certified as a Junior Achievement (JA) "School of Excellence" for 2025, highlighting its successful integration of financial literacy and career readiness into the standard curriculum.

FAQ

Q1. How does Ramay Junior High School let parents know about important dates and events?

Ans. School newsletters, district communication tools, and reminders from teachers let families know about important dates and events so they can plan ahead.

Q2. What kinds of behavior do you expect from students to help make the school a better place?

Ans. Behavior expectations are all about respect and responsibility. Staff members help students make good choices and create a supportive environment.

Q3. How does the school use technology in its daily life?

Ans. Technology integration includes platforms that the district supports that help students do their work, talk to their teachers, and stay organized.

Q4. What does Ramay Junior High do to help students feel good?

Ans. Help for well-being includes counseling services and programs run by staff that help students deal with social, emotional, and academic problems.

Q5. Do students have the chance to join clubs or take part in activities?

Ans. Students can join several clubs or extracurricular activities that are meant to help them develop their interests and connect with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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