For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 144 students in Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
144 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)62.6%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
6%
% White
75%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,674 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,861 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,674
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,861
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Best Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Star Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 S Recycler Rd
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 282-0171
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 282-0171
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District?
Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District manages 1 public schools serving 144 students.
What is the rank of Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District?
Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District is ranked #256 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District?
75% of Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District?
Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,861 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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