Desert Moon School serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)69%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)81%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Hispanic
42%
49%
Black
3%
6%
White
51%
33%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Moon School?
377 students attend Desert Moon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Desert Moon School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Moon School?
Desert Moon School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Moon School offer ?
Desert Moon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Moon School part of?
Desert Moon School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
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