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Desert Sage Elementary School

4035 W Alameda Rd
Glendale, AZ 85310
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Rating
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10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (623) 445-4700
www.dvusd.org
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Desert Sage Elementary School serves 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Desert Sage Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Desert Sage Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
542 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Desert Sage Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Sage 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Desert Sage Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
46%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
70%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Sage Elementary School's ranking?
What schools are Desert Sage Elementary School often compared to?

Desert Sage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stetson Hills School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Desert Sage Elementary School?

542 students attend Desert Sage Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Desert Sage Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sage Elementary School?

Desert Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Desert Sage Elementary School offer ?

Desert Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Desert Sage Elementary School part of?

Desert Sage Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of 3rd Quarter
March 10, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break: No School
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break Day- No School
April 07, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break Day: No School
April 07, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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