Desert Marigold School
Tel:
(602) 243-6909
- Desert Marigold School serves 336 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 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Desert Marigold School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
School Overview
- Desert Marigold School's student population of 336 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 336 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- Desert Marigold School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Desert Marigold School is 0.45, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #876 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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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% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Of The Sun Waldorf Education Association DBA Desert School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Desert Marigold School is Aaec - Smcc Campus (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and 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 | 212 students
0.1 miles
2801 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 219-2121 0.1 K-8 212 - Phoenix Aaec - Smcc Campus Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 444 students
0.8 miles
7050 S. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8004 0.8 9-12 444 - Phoenix Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 283 students
1.0 miles
2033 E. Southern Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 953-2933 1.0 K-6 283 - Phoenix T G Barr School Grades: K-8 | 500 students
1.0 miles
2041 East Vineyard
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900 1.0 K-8 500 - Phoenix Phoenix Collegiate Academy Elementary Llc Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 197 students
1.1 miles
40 East Hildago Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 492-1722 1.1 K-4 197
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