Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Desert Marigold School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Marigold School's student population of 284 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Marigold School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Marigold School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Marigold School's ranking?
Desert Marigold School is ranked #1027 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Marigold School often compared to?
Desert Marigold Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Marigold School?
The graduation rate of Desert Marigold School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Desert Marigold School?
284 students attend Desert Marigold School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Desert Marigold School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Desert Marigold School offer ?
Desert Marigold School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Marigold School part of?
Desert Marigold School is part of Valley Of The Sun Waldorf Education Association D (79957) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Marigold School located?
Desert Marigold School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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