Desert Willow Elementary School vs. Mesquite Elementary School
Should you attend Desert Willow Elementary School or Mesquite Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desert Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Mesquite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desert Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 736 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mesquite Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
712 students
736 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#68 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
101
110
Grade 1 Students
107
141
Grade 2 Students
121
122
Grade 3 Students
120
139
Grade 4 Students
124
105
Grade 5 Students
139
119
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
42%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
39%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
