Oak Creek Elementary School vs. Desert Star Community School
Should I attend Oak Creek Elementary School or Desert Star Community 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
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Desert Star Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
244 students
184 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#888 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#683 out of 1854 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
21
Grade 1 Students
30
16
Grade 2 Students
22
18
Grade 3 Students
25
21
Grade 4 Students
27
27
Grade 5 Students
32
18
Grade 6 Students
27
25
Grade 7 Students
31
18
Grade 8 Students
24
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
37%
17%
% Black
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% White
61%
77%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
