Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Mirage 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Mirage Elementary School serves the northeast part of Glendale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Mirage Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Mirage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Mirage Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1042 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
76%
49%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
10%
33%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Mirage Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Mirage Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Mirage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asante Preparatory Academy, Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Mirage Elementary School?
675 students attend Desert Mirage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Desert Mirage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Mirage Elementary School?
Desert Mirage Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Mirage Elementary School offer ?
Desert Mirage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Mirage Elementary School part of?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283).
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