Desert Mountain Elementary School

22301 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Desert Mountain Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

School Rankings

Desert Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Mountain Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#228 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
62%
34%
58%
40%
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
23%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
64%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Coyotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Mountain Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cortina Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Mountain Elementary School?
682 students attend Desert Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Desert Mountain Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Mountain Elementary School?
Desert Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Desert Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Mountain Elementary School part of?
Desert Mountain Elementary School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245).
In what neighborhood is Desert Mountain Elementary School located?
Desert Mountain Elementary School is located in the La Princessa Ranchitos neighborhood of Queen Creek, AZ.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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