Serving 620 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 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Star's student population of 620 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Star ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Star is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Star's ranking?
Desert Star is ranked #868 out of 1,854 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Star?
620 students attend Desert Star.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Desert Star students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Star?
Desert Star has a student ration of 19:1, 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
What school district is Desert Star part of?
Desert Star is part of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Star located?
Desert Star is located in the Estrella Vista neighborhood of Goodyear, AZ.
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