Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Mountain School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Desert Mountain School's student population of 470 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Mountain School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Mountain School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
78%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Mountain School's ranking?
Desert Mountain School is ranked #271 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Mountain School often compared to?
Desert Mountain Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Ridge School, Stepping Stones Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Mountain School?
470 students attend Desert Mountain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Desert Mountain School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Mountain School?
Desert Mountain School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Mountain School offer ?
Desert Mountain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Mountain School part of?
Desert Mountain School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break Day- No School
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School-- Half Day Release
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
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