Serving 924 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 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Meadows Elementary School's student population of 924 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
924 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Meadows Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1015 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
60%
48%
Black
22%
6%
White
9%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is ranked #1015 out of 1,956 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Meadows Elementary School?
924 students attend Desert Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Desert Meadows Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Meadows Elementary School?
Desert Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Meadows Elementary School part of?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is part of Laveen Elementary District (4276) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Meadows Elementary School located?
Desert Meadows Elementary School is located in the Laveen Village neighborhood of Laveen, AZ. There are 11 other public schools located in Laveen Village.
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