Arizona Desert Elementary School
Arizona Desert Elementary School serves 687 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Arizona Desert Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
School Overview
Arizona Desert Elementary School's student population of 687 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 687 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arizona Desert Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arizona Desert Elementary School is 0.00, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1490 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gadsden Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arizona Desert Elementary School is Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is San Luis Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rio Colorado Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Luis Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning Center Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 125 students10
0.1 miles
1233 N. Main
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-8550 0.1 9-12 125 - San Luis Rio Colorado Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 623 students10
0.2 miles
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540 0.2 PK-6 623 - San Luis San Luis Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 660 students10
0.2 miles
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540 0.2 6-8 660 - San Luis San Luis Pre-school Grades: PK | 119 students
0.3 miles
22751 S Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-4774 0.3 PK 119 - San Luis Ed Pastor Elementary 4 Math: 25% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 457 students10
0.8 miles
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540 0.8 K-6 457
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