Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desert Springs Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
32%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Desert Springs Academy (10969) 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Springs Academy?
69 students attend Desert Springs Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Desert Springs Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Desert Springs Academy offer ?
Desert Springs Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Springs Academy part of?
Desert Springs Academy is part of Desert Springs Academy (10969) School District.
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