Serving 39 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desert Sky Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Sky Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Desert Sky Community School's student population of 39 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Sky Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sky Community School is 0.36, 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
#969 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sky Community School's ranking?
Desert Sky Community School is ranked #969 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Sky Community School often compared to?
Desert Sky Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davidson Elementary School, John B Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Sky Community School?
39 students attend Desert Sky Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Desert Sky Community School students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Desert Sky Community School offer ?
Desert Sky Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Sky Community School part of?
Desert Sky Community School is part of Desert Sky Community School Inc. (88308) School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Sky Community School located?
Desert Sky Community School is located in the St Cyrils neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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