Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Spirit ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Desert Spirit ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Desert Spirit's student population of 670 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Desert Spirit ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Spirit is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1705 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
77%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Desert Spirit is ranked #1705 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Spirit?
670 students attend Desert Spirit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desert Spirit students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Spirit?
Desert Spirit has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Spirit offer ?
Desert Spirit offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Spirit part of?
Desert Spirit is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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