Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Garden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Garden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Desert Garden Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Garden Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
76%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
7%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Desert Garden Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Garden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William C Jack School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Garden Elementary School?
205 students attend Desert Garden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Desert Garden Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Garden Elementary School?
Desert Garden Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Garden Elementary School offer ?
Desert Garden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Garden Elementary School part of?
Desert Garden Elementary School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271).
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