Horseshoe Trails Elementary School vs. Desert Willow Elementary School
Should I attend Horseshoe Trails Elementary School or Desert Willow 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
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School
5405 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Rating
: 10/
Top 5%10
Desert Willow Elementary School
4322 E Desert Willow Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Rating
: 10/
Top 10%10
Top Rankings
Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Desert Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
457 students
495 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#152 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
64
Grade 1 Students
63
71
Grade 2 Students
67
85
Grade 3 Students
62
60
Grade 4 Students
67
80
Grade 5 Students
71
57
Grade 6 Students
71
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
80%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%