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Welcome to Desert Wind Middle School
Home of the Tigers
Blended Learning Program
Join our signature program avaliable at Desert Wind and Maricopa Wells Middle School! For more information look here!
Online Registration
Tuition-Based Community Preschool
Located at all MUSD Elementary locations. Click here for more information.
Accelerated Programs
Located at Saddleback Elementary for Kindergarten through 2nd grade students! Learn more here.
Dual Language
Available at Santa Rosa Elementary for grades Preschool through 3rd. Click here to learn more!
Enroll at Maricopa Virtual Academy!
Grades 6-12, Tuition-free. Click here for further information.
Governing Board Policies
Find our policies here.
Free or Reduced Meal Applications
Our Mission and Vision
Mission: A community of care, focused on student engagement and meaningful learning.
Vision: 100% of students reading and doing math at grade level when they leave middle school.
Core Values: Accountability, Belonging, Collaboration
The Tiger Trio: Tigers are Respectful, Responsible, and Safe
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MUSD Highlights
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Pima Butte, Butterfield, and Maricopa Elementary earn "A" grade from AZ Department of Education
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"Warriors of the Net" CyberPatriot Team Earn the State Title
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Butterfield Elementary has achieved the Cognia® Accreditation and the Cognia STEM Certification.