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%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (13-14)
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)1%
5%
Asian
(13-14)2%
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)39%
44%
Black
(13-14)3%
5%
White
(13-14)51%
41%
Hawaiian
(13-14)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Desert Winds Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
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