Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Spirit 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Spirit serves the northwest part of Glendale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Spirit's student population of 682 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Spirit 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 Spirit is 0.40, 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
#1663 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-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 Spirit's ranking?
Desert Spirit is ranked #1663 out of 1,921 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Spirit?
682 students attend Desert Spirit.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desert Spirit students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Spirit?
Desert Spirit has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Spirit offer ?
Desert Spirit offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Spirit part of?
Desert Spirit is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271).
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