Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Moon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Moon School?
377 students attend Desert Moon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Desert Moon School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Moon School?
Desert Moon School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Moon School offer ?
Desert Moon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Moon School part of?
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