Desert Thunder

16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 886 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Thunder ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Desert Thunder's student population of 886 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
886 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Thunder ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Thunder is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#759 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
32%
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39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
58%
47%
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Black
14%
6%
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White
23%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Thunder's ranking?
Desert Thunder is ranked #759 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Thunder often compared to?
Desert Thunderis often viewed alongside schools like Copper Trails by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Thunder?
886 students attend Desert Thunder.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Desert Thunder students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Thunder?
Desert Thunder has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Thunder offer ?
Desert Thunder offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Thunder part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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