Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Star Community School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Star Community School's student population of 155 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Star Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Star Community School is 0.45, 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
#953 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
22%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Star Community School's ranking?
Desert Star Community School is ranked #953 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Star Community School often compared to?
Desert Star Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, Oak Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Star Community School?
155 students attend Desert Star Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Desert Star Community School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Desert Star Community School offer ?
Desert Star Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Star Community School part of?
Desert Star Community School is part of Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District.
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