Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Sun Academy 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Sun Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Desert Sun Academy's student population of 241 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Sun Academy 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 Sun Academy is 0.42, 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
#616 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
74%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Sun Academy's ranking?
Desert Sun Academy is ranked #616 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Sun Academy often compared to?
Desert Sun Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Horseshoe Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Sun Academy?
241 students attend Desert Sun Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Desert Sun Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sun Academy?
Desert Sun Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sun Academy offer ?
Desert Sun Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Sun Academy part of?
Desert Sun Academy is part of Cave Creek Unified District (4244) School District.
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