Is Desert Star a good school?

Desert Star ranks 644 th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Desert Star?

In the 2023-24 school year, 630 students attended Desert Star.

What is the racial makeup of Desert Star?

Students at Desert Star are 59% Hispanic, 25% White, 12% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Desert Star attend?

Students who attend Desert Star usually go on to attend: High : Desert Edge High School

Desert Star

Summary:

Desert Star is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Goodyear, Arizona, which is part of the Avondale Elementary District. The school has seen a fluctuating student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic, followed by White and African American students.

Desert Star has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, typically between 500-700 out of around 1,000-1,200 schools, and has a low 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and English Language Learner students performing relatively well, but the school struggling with its White, African American, and Special Education student populations. Desert Star's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the Avondale Elementary District and Arizona state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has seen a concerning increase in its dropout rates, rising from 0.4% in 2016-2017 to 3.4% in 2021-2022.

When compared to other schools in the Avondale Elementary District, such as Michael Anderson, Copper Trails, and Desert Thunder, Desert Star generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. However, these nearby district schools also struggle to meet state and district averages. In contrast, charter schools in the area, such as The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear and BASIS Goodyear Primary, consistently outperform Desert Star and the other district schools on test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338-3357

(623) 772-4600

District: Avondale Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
644^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,076

Students who attend Desert Star usually attend:

High:

Desert Edge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.9%

White:

25.1%

African American:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert Star ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Avondale Elementary District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.56. (See more...)

Compare Details Desert Star ranks better than 51.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.69. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Desert Star is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.9%), White (25.1%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert Star is 21, which is the 2^nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Avondale Elementary District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Star is $11,076, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Avondale Elementary District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Star:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Star 644^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Desert Star in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Star 266^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Desert Star in the ranking list.)

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Avondale Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Elementary District 183^rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	34.04	736^th	1062	30.7%
2010	45.50	587^th	1090	46.1%
2011	43.10	610^th	1075	43.3%
2012	44.33	676^th	1141	40.8%
2013	36.45	801^st	1158	30.8%
2014	24.38	862^nd	1079	20.1%
2015	18.84	791^st	955	17.2%
2016	32.29	698^th	1079	35.3%
2017	36.71	663^rd	1106	40.1%
2018	32.57	721^st	1109	35.0%
2019	25.99	739^th	1039	28.9%
2021	42.81	620^th	1226	49.4%
2022	43.66	494^th	1000	50.6%
2023	40.70	661^st	1245	46.9%
2024	23.56	644^th	912	29.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.48	629^th	1027	38.8%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.39	86^th	975	91.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	16.06	413^th	417	1.0%
2021	55.38	357^th	1201	70.3%
2023	27.82	623^rd	820	24.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	40.29	483^rd	820	41.1%
2022	42.07	371^st	618	40.0%
2023	41.91	617^th	1116	44.7%
2024	32.25	365^th	556	34.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.29	275^th	423	35.0%
2022	59.52	15^th	33	54.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	31.77	678^th	1023	33.7%
2019	26.85	602^nd	862	30.2%
2021	43.32	613^th	1219	49.7%
2022	41.32	505^th	824	38.7%
2023	41.16	646^th	1219	47.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	36.04	617^th	1032	40.2%
2019	31.10	548^th	850	35.5%
2021	42.97	625^th	1220	48.8%
2022	41.54	485^th	830	41.6%
2023	38.56	679^th	1216	44.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.11	242^nd	620	61.0%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	42.83	53^rd	100	47.0%
2021	41.12	474^th	895	47.0%
2023	36.57	399^th	607	34.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	42.44	492^nd	911	46.0%
2019	43.87	365^th	709	48.5%
2021	53.35	465^th	1198	61.2%
2022	59.54	286^th	716	60.1%
2023	49.70	520^th	1170	55.6%
2024	39.03	267^th	486	45.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.25	18^th	171	89.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	23.64	586^th	720	18.6%
2021	32.50	828^th	1161	28.7%
2022	29.34	624^th	800	22.0%
2023	35.29	675^th	1024	34.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	48.92	331^st	663	50.1%
2010	44.92	381^st	692	44.9%
2011	42.94	393^rd	685	42.6%
2012	48.18	402^nd	772	47.9%
2013	43.20	463^rd	787	41.2%
2014	41.19	392^nd	690	43.2%
2015	25.25	386^th	521	25.9%
2016	39.87	365^th	677	46.1%
2017	34.62	419^th	695	39.7%
2018	38.64	398^th	711	44.0%
2019	42.35	305^th	605	49.6%
2021	49.48	336^th	832	59.6%
2022	46.65	283^rd	605	53.2%
2023	50.73	332^nd	854	61.1%
2024	42.69	266^th	550	51.6%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.98	241^st	650	62.9%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.74	298^th	606	50.8%
2023	44.39	55^th	145	62.1%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	32.90	109^th	178	38.8%
2021	58.74	142^nd	789	82.0%
2023	48.21	134^th	363	63.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	45.34	237^th	503	52.9%
2023	54.19	241^st	717	66.4%
2024	62.57	85^th	320	73.4%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.54	140^th	257	45.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	36.70	365^th	624	41.5%
2019	39.01	257^th	466	44.8%
2021	53.62	305^th	820	62.8%
2023	52.89	296^th	806	63.3%
2024	37.99	220^th	386	43.0%

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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.50	155^th	166	6.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	42.27	299^th	617	51.5%
2019	33.79	260^th	435	40.2%
2021	45.19	364^th	818	55.5%
2023	47.11	351^st	810	56.7%
2024	38.83	211^th	370	43.0%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.60	168^th	404	58.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.86	253^rd	573	55.8%
2023	58.58	123^rd	400	69.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	44.31	261^st	543	51.9%
2019	45.43	182^nd	387	53.0%
2021	56.88	237^th	802	70.4%
2022	62.41	125^th	392	68.1%
2023	57.40	243^rd	760	68.0%
2024	57.74	103^rd	329	68.7%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.82	4^th	390	99.0%

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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.68	27^th	108	75.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Desert Star

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	33.91	295^th	436	32.3%
2019	53.15	159^th	337	52.8%
2021	34.41	536^th	780	31.3%
2023	35.51	426^th	675	36.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

I want to advise anyone who is considering placing their child into the Avondale Elementary School District to SERIOUSLY consider any other available option. To say what we have been through with a special needs child has been a nightmare would be an understatement. No child should ever be fearful of their school environment, teacher, or peers. Yet, that's exactly where we are. We continue to fight an uphill battle, even with the assistance of an outside advocate, to make sure our son receives the education and support that he has every right to have. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Desert Star

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	283	40	3	176	1	n/a	n/a	503
2003	283	40	3	176	1	n/a	n/a	503
2004	442	70	11	285	11	n/a	n/a	819
2005	372	71	13	286	13	n/a	n/a	755
2006	349	66	15	343	15	n/a	n/a	788
2007	415	85	29	444	8	n/a	n/a	981
2008	396	112	31	546	4	n/a	n/a	1089
2009	341	99	30	453	5	n/a	n/a	928
2010	339	87	26	429	8	n/a	n/a	889
2011	310	97	24	402	13	0	1	847
2012	248	75	17	327	10	0	0	677
2013	239	81	17	336	10	1	1	685
2014	234	93	15	351	12	10	5	720
2015	242	107	19	320	9	10	3	710
2016	210	83	13	347	11	8	7	679
2017	209	86	10	387	7	8	13	720
2018	187	74	12	390	7	14	12	696
2019	164	90	13	397	9	7	15	695
2020	161	88	12	384	7	7	12	671
2021	166	94	9	373	10	4	9	665
2022	175	67	8	346	10	2	12	620
2023	183	68	4	361	9	3	10	638
2024	158	76	3	371	8	5	9	630

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Star

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	503	27.5	18.3	n/a
2003	503	27.5	18.3	n/a
2004	819	37.5	21.8	45.3
2005	755	37.0	20.4	50.9
2006	788	36.0	21.9	39.2
2007	981	44.0	22.3	38
2008	1089	48.0	22.7	43.1
2009	928	45.0	20.6	48.5
2010	889	39.0	22.7	52.2
2011	847	40.0	21.1	46.4
2012	677	34.6	19.5	32.2
2013	685	29.2	23.4	50.5
2014	720	32.2	22.3	59.3
2015	710	30.0	23.6	64.2
2016	679	31.0	21.9	56
2017	720	30.5	23.5	10.3
2018	696	35.5	19.6	63.8
2019	695	36.1	19.2	58.8
2020	671	29.0	23.1	58.9
2021	665	21.3	31.1	n/a
2022	620	33.0	18.7	26.5
2023	638	28.3	22.5	64.7
2024	630	30.0	21.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Star

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	503	27.5	18.3	n/a
2003	503	27.5	18.3	n/a
2004	819	37.5	21.8	45.3
2005	755	37.0	20.4	50.9
2006	788	36.0	21.9	39.2
2007	981	44.0	22.3	38
2008	1089	48.0	22.7	43.1
2009	928	45.0	20.6	48.5
2010	889	39.0	22.7	52.2
2011	847	40.0	21.1	46.4
2012	677	34.6	19.5	32.2
2013	685	29.2	23.4	50.5
2014	720	32.2	22.3	59.3
2015	710	30.0	23.6	64.2
2016	679	31.0	21.9	56
2017	720	30.5	23.5	10.3
2018	696	35.5	19.6	63.8
2019	695	36.1	19.2	58.8
2020	671	29.0	23.1	58.9
2021	665	21.3	31.1	n/a
2022	620	33.0	18.7	26.5
2023	638	28.3	22.5	64.7
2024	630	30.0	21.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Star

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$825 (9.4%)	$121 (1.4%)	$1,772 (20.1%)	$6,348 (72.0%)	$1,517 (17.2%)	$7,864 (89.3%)	$8,811
2020	$533 (6.0%)	$759 (8.6%)	$1,825 (20.6%)	$6,430 (72.6%)	$1,140 (12.9%)	$7,570 (85.4%)	$8,862
2021	$393 (7.2%)	$64 (1.2%)	$850 (15.5%)	$4,598 (84.0%)	$421 (7.7%)	$5,019 (91.7%)	$5,476
2022	$957 (8.6%)	$594 (5.4%)	$2,508 (22.6%)	$7,418 (67.0%)	$2,106 (19.0%)	$9,524 (86.0%)	$11,076

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Star

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 739^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 661^st of 1245 Elementary schools	18%
Ranks 305^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 332^nd of 854 Middle schools	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	695	638	8.2%
African American	90	68	24.4%
American Indian	9	9
Asian	13	4	69.2%
Hispanic	397	361	9.1%
Pacific Islander	7	3	57.1%
White	164	183	11.6%
Two or More Races	15	10	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.8%	64.7%	5.9%

Schools Near Desert Star

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Desert Star	Public	PK, KG-8	2131 S 157th Ave	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-4600	630	30	21.0		158 (25.1%)	76 (12.1%)	371 (58.9%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	5 (0.8%)	9 (1.4%)	23.6	644^th of 912 public elementary schools	29.4%		40.7	661^st of 1245 public elementary schools	46.9%	17	24.0	33.0	31.0	45.0	45.0	39.0	34.0		28.0	20.0	40.0	34.0	23.0	26.0	$11,076	$957	$595	$2,509	$7,418	$2,106	$9,524
Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear	Public, Charter	K-8	16060 W Lower Buckeye Rd	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 233-1100	581				156 (26.9%)	74 (12.7%)	293 (50.4%)	8 (1.4%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	41 (7.1%)	53.6	379^th of 912 public elementary schools	58.4%		70.1	337^th of 1245 public elementary schools	72.9%	42	47.0	72.0	35.0	56.0			55.0	49.0	30.0	38.0			30.0			$00			$00
BASIS Goodyear Primary	Public, Charter	K-5	15800 W Sherman St	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 276-8592	683				145 (21.2%)	153 (22.4%)	208 (30.5%)	119 (17.4%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	49 (7.2%)	77.8	184^th of 912 public elementary schools	79.8%		85.3	179^th of 1245 public elementary schools	85.6%	5	70.0	58.0	69.0				76.0	49.0	63.0				37.0		$7,553	$191	$04	$385	$4,477	$2,882	$7,359
Centerra Mirage STEM Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	15151 W Centerra Dr S	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-4800	646	22	29.3		98 (15.2%)	79 (12.2%)	415 (64.2%)	21 (3.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	26 (4.0%)	38.1	493^rd of 912 public elementary schools	45.9%		50.7	538^th of 1245 public elementary schools	56.8%	45	41.0	50.0	28.0	42.0	30.0	41.0	30.0	36.0	62.0	17.0	25.0	31.0	30.0	27.0	$9,882	$708	$474	$1,890	$6,481	$2,219	$8,700
Wildflower Accelerated Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	325 S Wildflower Dr	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-5205	708	29	24.4		145 (20.5%)	97 (13.7%)	423 (59.7%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.6%)	19 (2.7%)	58.2	346^th of 912 public elementary schools	62.1%		69.7	341^st of 1245 public elementary schools	72.6%	5	39.0	56.0	54.0	67.0	54.0	67.0	48.0	45.0	40.0	43.0	46.0	64.0	38.0	53.0	$10,590	$889	$541	$2,319	$7,159	$2,001	$9,160
Copper Trails	Public	PK, KG-8	16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-4100	1,016	39	26.3		235 (23.1%)	107 (10.5%)	612 (60.2%)	27 (2.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (3.0%)	31.6	564^th of 912 public elementary schools	38.2%		48.7	568^th of 1245 public elementary schools	54.4%	4	39.0	41.0	36.0	44.0	44.0	45.0	47.0	19.0	24.0	26.0	41.0	56.0	29.0	35.0	$8,325	$617	$411	$1,644	$5,768	$1,529	$7,297
Somerset Academy Skyway Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	14900 W Van Buren St	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Somerset Academy Arizona Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 208-4629	172				46 (26.7%)	9 (5.2%)	107 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	5 (2.9%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Incito Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	877 N Sarival Ave	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Incito Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 819-7170	184				55 (29.9%)	16 (8.7%)	104 (56.5%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Desert Thunder	Public	PK, KG-8	16750 W Garfield St	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	Avondale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 772-4700	946	42	22.3		187 (19.8%)	131 (13.8%)	573 (60.6%)	24 (2.5%)	12 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	16 (1.7%)	31	568^th of 912 public elementary schools	37.7%		46.7	585^th of 1245 public elementary schools	53.0%	17	41.0	41.0	31.0	48.0	50.0	46.0	42.0	25.0	27.0	23.0	38.0	21.0	26.0	35.0	$10,127	$868	$394	$2,131	$6,931	$1,933	$8,864
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear	Public, Charter	K-5	17532 W Harrison St	Goodyear	85338	Maricopa County	The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 882-1140	554				217 (39.2%)	37 (6.7%)	250 (45.1%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.9%)	73.3	215^th of 912 public elementary schools	76.4%		77	273^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	78.1%	58	57.0	62.0	51.0				58.0	64.0	48.0				47.0		$5,421	$282	$143	$707	$3,442	$1,554	$4,996

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