Desert Mountain Elementary School

22301 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Desert Mountain Elementary School serves 869 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Desert Mountain Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Desert Mountain Elementary School's student population of 869 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
869 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Mountain Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Mountain Elementary School is 0.48, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
69%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
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 Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Mountain Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Mountain Elementary School?
869 students attend Desert Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Desert Mountain Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Mountain Elementary School?
Desert Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Desert Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Mountain Elementary School part of?
Desert Mountain Elementary School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 869 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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