Desert Meadows Elementary School

6855 W Meadows Loop E
Laveen, AZ 85339
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Meadows Elementary 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Desert Meadows Elementary School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
789 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Meadows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Meadows Elementary School is 0.59, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1178 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
32%
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24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
4%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
60%
47%
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Black
21%
6%
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White
10%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is ranked #1178 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laveen Elementary School, Cheatham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Meadows Elementary School?
789 students attend Desert Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Desert Meadows Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Meadows Elementary School?
Desert Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Desert Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Meadows Elementary School part of?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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