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 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
40%
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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