Desert Winds Elementary School 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 was 59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 79%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Winds Elementary School?
374 students attend Desert Winds Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Desert Winds Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Desert Winds Elementary School offer ?
Desert Winds Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Winds Elementary School part of?
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