Serving 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Oasis 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Oasis Elementary School is located in the northeast part of Tolleson, AZ, serving an attendance zone that covers approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in the area can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Oasis Elementary School's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe all children are capable of success—No Exceptions!
School Rankings
Desert Oasis 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 Oasis Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1260 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Oasis Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is ranked #1260 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Oasis Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Oasis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Desert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School?
738 students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Desert Oasis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Oasis Elementary School offer ?
Desert Oasis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Oasis Elementary School part of?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is part of Tolleson Elementary District (4264).
In what neighborhood is Desert Oasis Elementary School located?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is located in the Maryvale Village neighborhood of Tolleson, AZ.
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