Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Star ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to 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 77% 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: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Star serves the southwest part of Goodyear, AZ, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Star's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where everyone’s light shines brightly
School Rankings
Desert Star ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Star is 0.59, 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
#763 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
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
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Star's ranking?
Desert Star is ranked #763 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Star often compared to?
Desert Staris often viewed alongside schools like Copper Trails, Wildflower Accelerated Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Star?
637 students attend Desert Star.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Desert Star students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Star?
Desert Star has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Star offer ?
Desert Star offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Star part of?
Desert Star is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272).
In what neighborhood is Desert Star located?
Desert Star is located in the Estrella Vista neighborhood of Goodyear, AZ.
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