Serving 286 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (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 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres
School Rankings
Desert Marigold School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 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
#1130 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Not Listed
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Marigold School's ranking?
Desert Marigold School is ranked #1130 out of 1,921 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 77.8%.
How many students attend Desert Marigold School?
286 students attend Desert Marigold School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Desert Marigold School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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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