Is Desert Meadows Elementary School a good school?

Desert Meadows Elementary School ranks 647 th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Desert Meadows Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 924 students attended Desert Meadows Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Desert Meadows Elementary School?

Students at Desert Meadows Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Desert Meadows Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Desert Meadows Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Betty Fairfax High School

Desert Meadows Elementary School

Summary:

Desert Meadows Elementary School is a public school located in Laveen, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 848. The school is part of the Laveen Elementary District, which is ranked 198 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Desert Meadows has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7, the school consistently underperforms the Laveen Elementary District and the state of Arizona in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 35% compared to the district's 37% and the state's 39%. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in dropout rates, from 0.7% in 2018-2019 to 3.3% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 70.87% in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Desert Meadows to other schools in the Laveen Elementary District, it consistently underperforms in both academic achievement and student outcomes. For instance, Paseo Pointe School, which is only 1.56 miles away, outperforms Desert Meadows in ELA and Math proficiency by a significant margin across all grade levels. Despite the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, its per-student spending is relatively high, reaching $10,311 in 2021-2022, suggesting that additional funding alone may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes at Desert Meadows.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

6855 W Meadows Loop E
Laveen, AZ 85339-3512

(602) 304-2020

District: Laveen Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
647^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,311

Students who attend Desert Meadows Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Betty Fairfax High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 924

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.8%

African American:

22.1%

White:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert Meadows Elementary School ranks worse than 70.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Laveen Elementary District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.13. (See more...)

Compare Details Desert Meadows Elementary School ranks worse than 79.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.08. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.8%), African American (22.1%), White (9.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert Meadows Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 4^th best among 9 elementary schools in the Laveen Elementary District. (See more...)

Compare Desert Meadows Elementary School employs 56.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert Meadows Elementary School is $10,311, which is the 3^rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Laveen Elementary District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert Meadows Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Meadows Elementary School 647^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Desert Meadows Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Desert Meadows Elementary School 438^th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Desert Meadows Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Laveen Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laveen Elementary District 204^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Desert Meadows Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	40.36	658^th	1062	38.0%
2010	37.95	690^th	1090	36.7%
2011	37.19	698^th	1075	35.1%
2012	41.47	717^th	1141	37.2%
2013	42.00	709^th	1158	38.8%
2014	39.90	659^th	1079	38.9%
2015	25.88	679^th	955	28.9%
2016	31.97	703^rd	1079	34.8%
2017	38.37	638^th	1106	42.3%
2018	34.73	688^th	1109	38.0%
2019	35.53	614^th	1039	40.9%
2021	29.60	799^th	1226	34.8%
2022	25.17	688^th	1000	31.2%
2023	40.13	674^th	1245	45.9%
2024	23.13	647^th	912	29.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	33.84	715^th	1027	30.4%
2022	29.72	385^th	444	13.3%
2023	40.88	404^th	617	34.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.47	414^th	975	57.5%
2023	36.43	229^th	451	49.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	30.60	284^th	417	31.9%
2021	33.93	791^st	1201	34.1%
2023	28.79	607^th	820	26.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	50.11	379^th	820	53.8%
2022	36.08	411^th	618	33.5%
2023	49.09	498^th	1116	55.4%
2024	31.57	371^st	556	33.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	40.51	575^th	1023	43.8%
2019	38.06	502^nd	862	41.8%
2021	34.88	739^th	1219	39.4%
2022	22.93	668^th	824	18.9%
2023	36.91	706^th	1219	42.1%
2024	12.21	547^th	602	9.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.86	29^th	306	90.5%
2023	7.42	38^th	38	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	28.75	722^nd	1032	30.0%
2019	23.14	631^st	850	25.8%
2021	26.94	861^st	1220	29.4%
2022	30.08	583^rd	830	29.8%
2023	40.84	649^th	1216	46.6%
2024	24.36	469^th	628	25.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.57	538^th	620	13.2%
2023	21.89	286^th	316	9.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	55.71	33^rd	100	67.0%
2021	35.10	601^st	895	32.8%
2023	30.97	447^th	607	26.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	35.95	583^rd	911	36.0%
2019	40.62	397^th	709	44.0%
2021	38.60	677^th	1198	43.5%
2022	37.65	447^th	716	37.6%
2023	49.50	522^nd	1170	55.4%
2024	31.20	312^th	486	35.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	59.54	138^th	654	78.9%
2022	22.89	73^rd	82	11.0%
2023	62.04	72^nd	219	67.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.09	143^rd	171	16.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	48.17	396^th	720	45.0%
2021	37.76	755^th	1161	35.0%
2022	34.64	577^th	800	27.9%
2023	57.59	406^th	1024	60.4%

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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 Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	44.31	368^th	663	44.5%
2010	42.07	411^th	692	40.6%
2011	29.31	510^th	685	25.5%
2012	40.82	485^th	772	37.2%
2013	42.79	466^th	787	40.8%
2014	33.11	468^th	690	32.2%
2015	23.27	405^th	521	22.3%
2016	40.46	358^th	677	47.1%
2017	35.45	406^th	695	41.6%
2018	40.24	383^rd	711	46.1%
2019	24.47	439^th	605	27.4%
2021	28.87	557^th	832	33.1%
2022	30.09	378^th	605	37.5%
2023	39.23	447^th	854	47.7%
2024	19.08	438^th	550	20.4%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.46	518^th	650	20.3%
2023	29.56	297^th	384	22.7%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.97	171^st	606	71.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.78	417^th	789	47.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	49.92	208^th	503	58.6%
2022	39.19	205^th	369	44.4%
2023	45.09	332^nd	717	53.7%
2024	21.02	253^rd	320	20.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	36.81	364^th	624	41.7%
2019	36.34	265^th	466	43.1%
2021	33.45	496^th	820	39.5%
2022	32.50	322^nd	494	34.8%
2023	45.78	360^th	806	55.3%
2024	23.71	271^st	386	29.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	31.61	392^nd	617	36.5%
2019	14.00	386^th	435	11.3%
2021	27.82	573^rd	818	30.0%
2023	32.33	510^th	810	37.0%
2024	10.12	347^th	370	6.2%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	51.79	201^st	404	50.2%
2022	42.18	123^rd	192	35.9%
2023	25.71	214^th	247	13.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	40.27	65^th	125	48.0%
2021	35.58	362^nd	573	36.8%
2023	45.63	195^th	400	51.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	40.53	291^st	543	46.4%
2019	31.56	248^th	387	35.9%
2021	39.26	433^rd	802	46.0%
2022	40.82	211^th	392	46.2%
2023	44.04	364^th	760	52.1%
2024	26.53	223^rd	329	32.2%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	34.68	252^nd	390	35.4%
2022	56.45	26^th	49	46.9%
2023	60.94	48^th	159	69.8%

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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.37	51^st	108	52.8%
2022	56.60	10^th	16	37.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Desert Meadows Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.75	589^th	780	24.5%
2023	28.44	500^th	675	25.9%

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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
Thursday, October 6, 2011

This is my kids' second year at Desert Meadows, and it's been a good school for us. They are currently in 7th grade and 2nd grade. All the teachers they've had have been really good. Ms. Zachary in 2nd grade is great! My 7th grader is in the honors program and is doing really well. The office staff is just okay. Anytime I've tried to contact the principal via e-mail or phone, I get a response from someone else or, more often, no response at all. But other than that, I would recommend this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Desert Meadows Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	75	69	28	240	18	n/a	n/a	430
2009	157	212	50	411	26	n/a	n/a	856
2010	155	210	45	456	32	n/a	n/a	898
2011	149	231	41	518	29	11	12	991
2012	153	243	36	600	29	9	19	1089
2013	120	180	26	471	24	5	24	850
2014	122	208	18	513	22	8	27	918
2015	133	196	20	518	17	11	24	919
2016	116	212	21	557	24	5	28	963
2017	82	131	15	419	25	10	33	715
2018	89	124	13	454	22	13	39	754
2019	104	157	21	465	25	13	37	822
2020	89	159	19	501	38	7	33	846
2021	80	157	12	451	42	9	31	782
2022	80	165	15	471	30	7	21	789
2023	72	166	15	518	39	6	32	848
2024	84	204	12	553	41	3	27	924

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 Meadows Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	430	17.1	25.1	35.3
2009	856	39.4	21.7	62.9
2010	898	41.0	21.8	71.2
2011	991	42.0	23.5	66.1
2012	1089	42.5	25.5	48.2
2013	850	39.2	21.6	74.2
2014	918	41.5	22.0	73
2015	919	45.0	20.4	73.4
2016	963	46.0	20.9	52.3
2017	715	17.0	41.9	41.1
2018	754	40.2	18.7	75.9
2019	822	45.3	18.1	66.9
2020	846	45.1	18.7	65.8
2021	782	45.9	17.0	n/a
2022	789	50.0	15.7	28.4
2023	848	53.7	15.7	70.9
2024	924	56.2	16.4	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 Meadows Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	430	17.1	25.1	35.3
2009	856	39.4	21.7	62.9
2010	898	41.0	21.8	71.2
2011	991	42.0	23.5	66.1
2012	1089	42.5	25.5	48.2
2013	850	39.2	21.6	74.2
2014	918	41.5	22.0	73
2015	919	45.0	20.4	73.4
2016	963	46.0	20.9	52.3
2017	715	17.0	41.9	41.1
2018	754	40.2	18.7	75.9
2019	822	45.3	18.1	66.9
2020	846	45.1	18.7	65.8
2021	782	45.9	17.0	n/a
2022	789	50.0	15.7	28.4
2023	848	53.7	15.7	70.9
2024	924	56.2	16.4	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 Meadows Elementary School

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	$480 (5.7%)	$121 (1.4%)	$1,082 (12.9%)	$6,296 (74.8%)	$1,522 (18.1%)	$7,818 (92.9%)	$8,420
2020	$439 (4.7%)	$286 (3.1%)	$1,165 (12.6%)	$6,898 (74.4%)	$1,642 (17.7%)	$8,540 (92.2%)	$9,266
2021	$779 (7.8%)	$260 (2.6%)	$1,818 (18.3%)	$7,434 (74.8%)	$1,471 (14.8%)	$8,905 (89.6%)	$9,944
2022	$621 (6.0%)	$286 (2.8%)	$1,528 (14.8%)	$7,959 (77.2%)	$1,445 (14.0%)	$9,404 (91.2%)	$10,311

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Meadows Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 614^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 674^th of 1245 Elementary schools	5%
Ranks 439^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 447^th of 854 Middle schools	20.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	822	848	3.2%
African American	157	166	5.7%
American Indian	25	39	56%
Asian	21	15	28.6%
Hispanic	465	518	11.4%
Pacific Islander	13	6	53.8%
White	104	72	30.8%
Two or More Races	37	32	13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	70.9%	4%

Schools Near Desert Meadows Elementary School

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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 Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	6855 W Meadows Loop E	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 304-2020	924	56	16.4		84 (9.1%)	204 (22.1%)	553 (59.8%)	12 (1.3%)	41 (4.4%)	3 (0.3%)	27 (2.9%)	23.1	647^th of 912 public elementary schools	29.1%		40.1	674^th of 1245 public elementary schools	45.9%	27	35.0	47.0	23.0	21.0	28.0	22.0	37.0	34.0	17.0	25.0	21.0	21.0	19.0	16.0	$10,311	$621	$286	$1,528	$7,959	$1,445	$9,405
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy	Public	K-8	7275 W Vineyard Rd	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 605-8540	937	51	18.4		62 (6.6%)	254 (27.1%)	547 (58.4%)	9 (1.0%)	25 (2.7%)	4 (0.4%)	36 (3.8%)	14.3	793^rd of 912 public elementary schools	13.0%		23.7	930^th of 1245 public elementary schools	25.3%	137	24.0	32.0	21.0	33.0	24.0	25.0	32.0	14.0	15.0	17.0		10.0	19.0	18.0	$9,614	$692	$458	$1,843	$6,955	$1,507	$8,463
Paseo Pointe School	Public	PK, KG-8	8800 S 55th Ave	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 304-2040	966	52	18.4		84 (8.7%)	88 (9.1%)	757 (78.4%)	5 (0.5%)	11 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.1%)	54.6	371^st of 912 public elementary schools	59.3%		69	346^th of 1245 public elementary schools	72.2%	25	46.0	61.0	43.0	53.0	52.0	40.0	52.0	59.0	36.0	26.0	25.0	23.0	36.0	27.0	$8,380	$513	$139	$1,166	$6,523	$1,204	$7,727
Cheatham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4725 W South Mountain Rd	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 237-7040	721	47	15.1		58 (8.0%)	194 (26.9%)	409 (56.7%)	11 (1.5%)	17 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.2%)	13.2	818^th of 912 public elementary schools	10.3%		21.2	974^th of 1245 public elementary schools	21.8%	156	17.0	22.0	25.0	20.0	34.0	16.0	12.0		25.0		17.0	11.0	31.0	12.0	$9,698	$678	$302	$1,659	$7,321	$1,396	$8,717
Estrella Foothills Global Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	5400 W Carver Rd	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 304-2050	895	48	18.6		147 (16.4%)	141 (15.8%)	506 (56.5%)	28 (3.1%)	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.6%)	39.7	479^th of 912 public elementary schools	47.5%		51.8	523^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	58.0%	44	47.0	44.0	41.0	42.0	36.0	34.0	46.0	37.0	23.0	19.0			41.0	23.0	$14,942	$1,376	$772	$3,523	$10,780	$2,015	$12,795
Laveen Online Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	5400 W Carver Rd	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(602) 605-8550	0	4	9.6		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)															$5,392	$3,583	$271	$7,438	$1,239	$299	$1,538
Riverbend Prep	Public, Charter	K-8	5625 S 51st Ave	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 285-3003	223				12 (5.4%)	51 (22.9%)	139 (62.3%)	3 (1.3%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)																$00			$00
Rogers Ranch School	Public	K-8	6735 S 47th Ave	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Laveen Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 304-2030	1,051	53	19.8		66 (6.3%)	266 (25.3%)	619 (58.9%)	26 (2.5%)	28 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.3%)	24	641^st of 912 public elementary schools	29.7%		39.2	687^th of 1245 public elementary schools	44.8%	46	30.0	35.0	32.0	36.0	45.0	39.0	38.0	30.0	28.0	15.0	25.0	22.0	26.0	26.0	$8,781	$448	$289	$1,186	$6,808	$1,235	$8,043
Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village	Public, Charter	K-8	7900 S 43rd Ave	Laveen	85339	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 344-0472	1,031				93 (9.0%)	213 (20.7%)	611 (59.3%)	45 (4.4%)	18 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	46 (4.5%)	16.8	755^th of 912 public elementary schools	17.2%		34.2	758^th of 1245 public elementary schools	39.1%	3	34.0	38.0	27.0	27.0	49.0	36.0	30.0	14.0	13.0		31.0	12.0	16.0	24.0		$00			$00
Tuscano Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3850 S 79th Ave	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Fowler Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 707-2300	496	30	16.5		35 (7.1%)	67 (13.5%)	373 (75.2%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.4%)	11.3	851^st of 912 public elementary schools	6.7%		17.5	1059^th of 1245 public elementary schools	14.9%	208		31.0	16.0				15.0	19.0	23.0							$00			$00

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