Desert Marigold School
Desert Marigold School serves 273 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Desert Marigold School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Marigold School's student population of 273 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Marigold School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Marigold School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#626 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
46%
Black
2%
6%
White
65%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 76%.
How many students attend Desert Marigold School?
273 students attend Desert Marigold School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Desert Marigold School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Desert Marigold School offer ?
Desert Marigold School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
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.
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