Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Star Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Star Academy's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Fostering Youth To Become Scholars, Citizens and Leaders
School Rankings
Desert Star Academy 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 Academy is 0.46, 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
#614 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Star Academy's ranking?
Desert Star Academy is ranked #614 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Star Academy often compared to?
Desert Star Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Young Scholars Academy, Fort Mohave Elementary School, Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Star Academy?
503 students attend Desert Star Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Desert Star Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Desert Star Academy offer ?
Desert Star Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Star Academy part of?
Desert Star Academy is part of Desert Star Academy (92302) School District.
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