Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy's student population of 130 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1405 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy is ranked #1405 out of 1,854 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy?
130 students attend Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy offer ?
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy part of?
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Discover U Element (91328) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy located?
Desert Mirage Preparatory Academy is located in the Youngtown Terrace neighborhood of Youngtown, AZ.
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