Desert Sky Community School Inc.

Desert Sky Community School is the sole elementary public charter school in the Desert Sky Community School Inc. district, serving grades K-5 in Tucson, Arizona. With a total enrollment of just 39 students, the school has a predominantly white student population (76.92%) and a significant Hispanic population (23.08%).

Academically, Desert Sky Community School has had mixed performance on state assessments compared to the state average. While the school outperformed the state in 3rd-grade English Language Arts, its scores in other subjects and grade levels were below the state average, particularly in science and mathematics. The school has consistently ranked between 590 and 690 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and maintained a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Additionally, a significant portion (33.33%) of Desert Sky Community School's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a population with economic challenges. The school's spending per student of $10,126 is a data point that could be further explored in comparison to state or district averages. Overall, the analysis suggests the school may need to focus on improving its academic outcomes, particularly in science and mathematics, while also considering the unique needs and demographics of its student population.