Western Sky Middle School
Reported Enrollment
954
students
District
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
County Context Score
5/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
272 E SAGEBRUSH ST, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340
School District
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 040438001547
- District ID
- 0404380
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
5–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
954 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Western Sky Middle School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Maricopa County has 1,268 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 19 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Western Sky Middle School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Litchfield Elementary District (4281), Maricopa County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 5–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Western Sky Middle School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
954 students
Western Sky Middle School reports 954 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 109 other middle schools in Maricopa County with enrollment data, 96 report fewer students and 13 report more. The peer median is 622 students.
110 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 626 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
19 district schools
Litchfield Elementary District (4281) lists 12 primary, 4 middle, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
12
Middle
4
High
0
Other
3
Nearby context inside Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
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School Profile FAQ
Is Western Sky Middle School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Western Sky Middle School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Western Sky Middle School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Western Sky Middle School with nearby schools?
Western Sky Middle School should be compared with 110 middle schools in Maricopa County, plus other schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281). Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Western Sky Middle School?
Before using Western Sky Middle School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
Part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Western Sky Middle School is one of 19 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 10,828 students across 19 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
19
Reported Enrollment
10,828
19 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Litchfield Elementary SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Scott L Libby Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Palm Valley ElementaryPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Rancho Santa Fe Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- White Tanks Learning CenterKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Wigwam Creek Middle School5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Corte Sierra Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Dreaming Summit ElementaryPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Verrado Middle School5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Barbara B. Robey Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
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Maricopa County Schools
County Context Score
5/100
County-level composite across 1268 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.