Desert Oasis Elementary School

8802 W Mcdowell Rd
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Desert Oasis Elementary School serves 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Desert Oasis Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Desert Oasis Elementary School's student population of 671 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
671 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Oasis Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Oasis Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#1437 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
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
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
86%
47%
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Black
7%
6%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
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 Oasis Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is ranked #1437 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School?
671 students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Desert Oasis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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
What school district is Desert Oasis Elementary School part of?
Desert Oasis Elementary School is part of Tolleson Elementary District (4264) School District.

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5   10/31/2020
Great helping teachers all over the school campus.
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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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