Sonoran Desert School (Closed 2020)

4448 E Main St Ste 7
Mesa, AZ 85205
Serving 23 students in grades 5-12, Sonoran Desert 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
23 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 26-year historical data

Gender %

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(17-18)
<50%
45%
(17-18)
<50%
44%
Hispanic
48%
49%

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Black
4%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 25-year historical data

White
48%
33%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 26-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.54

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(15-16)
≥50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
41%

Showing 2005–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sonoran Desert School (78868) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoran Desert School?
The graduation rate of Sonoran Desert School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 80%.
How many students attend Sonoran Desert School?
23 students attend Sonoran Desert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sonoran Desert School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Sonoran Desert School offer ?
Sonoran Desert School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Sonoran Desert School part of?
Sonoran Desert School is part of Sonoran Desert School (78868) School District.

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