Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Sage Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Desert Sage Elementary School's student population of 621 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Sage Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sage Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
69%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sage Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Sage Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Sage Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Sage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stetson Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Sage Elementary School?
621 students attend Desert Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Desert Sage Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sage Elementary School?
Desert Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sage Elementary School offer ?
Desert Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Sage Elementary School part of?
Desert Sage Elementary School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Sage Elementary School located?
Desert Sage Elementary School is located in the Deer Valley neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 12 other public schools located in Deer Valley.
School Calendar
View the Desert Sage Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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