Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Desert Willow Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Willow Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?
397 students attend Desert Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Desert Willow Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Willow Elementary School?
Desert Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Willow Elementary School offer ?
Desert Willow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Willow Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Desert Willow Elementary School located?
Desert Willow Elementary School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Cave Creek, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Desert View Village.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
