Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Star Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Star Community School's student population of 144 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Star Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Star Community 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
75%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Star Community School's ranking?
Desert Star Community School is ranked #809 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Star Community School often compared to?
Desert Star Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, Oak Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Star Community School?
144 students attend Desert Star Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Desert Star Community School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Star Community School?
Desert Star Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Star Community School offer ?
Desert Star Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Star Community School part of?
Desert Star Community School is part of Desert Star Community School Inc. (88321) School District.
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