Sonoran Desert School (Closed 2021)

Sonoran Desert School served 23 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
23 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
48%
47%
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Black
4%
6%
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White
48%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Graduation Rate
(15-16)
≥50%
80%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sonoran Desert School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sonoran Desert School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Sonoran Desert School (78868) School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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