Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert View Elementary Intermediate 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert View Elementary Intermediate's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
We are committed to providing a safe, well-rounded experience that motivates, challenges, and supports all students academically, socially, and emotionally.
School Rankings
Desert View Elementary Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert View Elementary Intermediate is 0.33, 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
#1616 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
81%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
10%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert View Elementary Intermediate's ranking?
Desert View Elementary Intermediate is ranked #1616 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert View Elementary Intermediate often compared to?
Desert View Elementary Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Lake View Elementary Primary, Eva Marshall Elementary School, Charles W Sechrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert View Elementary Intermediate?
529 students attend Desert View Elementary Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Desert View Elementary Intermediate students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert View Elementary Intermediate?
Desert View Elementary Intermediate has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert View Elementary Intermediate offer ?
Desert View Elementary Intermediate offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert View Elementary Intermediate part of?
Desert View Elementary Intermediate is part of Page Unified School District #8 (4196).
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