Desert Sun Academy

27880 N. 64th Street
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Sun Academy 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Sun Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Desert Sun Academy's student population of 368 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Sun Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sun Academy is 0.37, 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)
#255 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
32%
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55-59%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
78%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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 Sun Academy's ranking?
Desert Sun Academy is ranked #255 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Sun Academy often compared to?
Desert Sun Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Horseshoe Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Sun Academy?
368 students attend Desert Sun Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Desert Sun Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sun Academy?
Desert Sun Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sun Academy offer ?
Desert Sun Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Sun Academy part of?

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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