Desert Horizon Elementary School
Tel:
(623)772-2215
- Desert Horizon Elementary School serves 985 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Desert Horizon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Desert Horizon Elementary School's student population of 985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 985 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Desert Horizon Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Desert Horizon Elementary School is 0.22, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1470 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 45% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pendergast Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Desert Horizon Elementary School is Premier Charter High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Amberlea Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Amberlea Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Amberlea Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 737 students
0.7 miles
8455 West Virginia Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623)772-2215 0.7 PK-8 737 - Phoenix Pendergast Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 866 students
0.7 miles
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Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623)772-2215 0.7 PK-8 866 - Phoenix Pendergast Private Alternative School Grades: PK-8
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Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623)772-2340 0.7 PK-8 n/a - Phoenix Starlight Park School Grades: K-8 | 815 students
0.7 miles
7960 W. Osborn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623)691-4700 0.7 K-8 815 - Phoenix Manuel Pena Junior School Grades: K-5 | 787 students
1.1 miles
2550 N. 79th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85035
(623)691-4000 1.1 K-5 787
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