Desert Star Community School vs. Oak Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Desert Star Community School or Oak Creek Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desert Star Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 184 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Creek Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
184 students
244 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
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14 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#888 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
26
Grade 1 Students
16
30
Grade 2 Students
18
22
Grade 3 Students
21
25
Grade 4 Students
27
27
Grade 5 Students
18
32
Grade 6 Students
25
27
Grade 7 Students
18
31
Grade 8 Students
20
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
17%
37%
% Black
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n/a
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
