Serious incidents run slightly above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 1 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 1 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 3 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 17 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 7 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 3 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Desert Sands Middle School ranks #17 of 21 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartwright Virtual Academy | KG–08 | 64 | A |
| Tomahawk School | KG–06 | 53 | A |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | KG–06 | 49 | A |
| Holiday Park School | PK–06 | 36 | A |
| Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy | KG–08 | 33 | A |
| Starlight Park College Preparatory and Community School | PK–08 | 30 | A |
| G. Frank Davidson | PK–06 | 30 | A |
| Peralta School | PK–06 | 29 | A |