Desert Marigold School
Tel:
(602)243-6909
- Desert Marigold School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Desert Marigold School's student population of 314 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Desert Marigold School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. 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 | #708 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 45% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 72% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association dba Desert School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Desert Marigold School is Phoenix Collegiate Academy High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George Gervin Prep Academy (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Gervin Prep Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe George Gervin Prep Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 216 students
0.1 miles
2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480)219-2121 0.1 K-8 216 - Phoenix Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 292 students
1.0 miles
2033 E. Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602)953-2933 1.0 K-6 292 - Phoenix T G Barr School Grades: K-8 | 473 students
1.0 miles
2041 East Vineyard
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602)232-4900 1.0 K-8 473 - Phoenix Phoenix Collegiate Academy Elementary Llc Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 180 students
1.1 miles
40 East Hildago Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602)492-1722 1.1 K-4 180 - Phoenix Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 60 students
1.2 miles
4615 S. 22nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602)243-4800 1.2 PK 60
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