Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy's student population of 345 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is ranked #5542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Desert Trails Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like George Visual And Performing Arts Magnet And Middle School, Theodore Vick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
345 students attend Desert Trails Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Trails Preparatory Academy offer ?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Trails Preparatory Academy part of?
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy is part of Desert Trails Preparatory Academy School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Way too many fights for an elementary school! There's no dicipline in this school!
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