Desert Harbor Elementary School
Desert Harbor Elementary School serves 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Desert Harbor Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Desert Harbor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Desert Harbor Elementary School's student population of 816 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 816 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Rankings
Desert Harbor Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Harbor Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #417 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Desert Harbor Elementary School is Centennial High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Paseo Verde Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- Peoria Paseo Verde Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 826 students10
1.5 miles
7880 W Greenway Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-5075 1.5 PK-8 826 - Peoria Centennial High School Math: 64% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 1,879 student10
1.6 miles
14388 N 79th Av
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400 1.6 7-12 1,879 - Peoria West-mec - Centennial High School Vocational School
Math: 67% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-1210
1.6 miles
14388 N. 79th Ave.
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 873-1860 1.6 9-12 n/a - Peoria Apache Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 709 students10
1.7 miles
8633 W. John Cabot Road
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 412-4875 1.7 PK-8 709 - Peoria Rcb College Preparatory Academy Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 6 students
1.7 miles
7033 W. Catus Road
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 500-2853 1.7 9-12 6
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