Desert Garden Elementary School

Desert Garden Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
7020 W Ocotillo Rd,  Glendale, AZ
Glendale Elementary School District
3.8
641 Students

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
48%
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Teachers and Staff

Teachers with 3+ Years of Experience
65.8%
Average Teacher Salary
$39,488
Students Per Counselor
737:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
59.4%
Black
19.2%
White
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/25/2014
This is our first year at Desert Garden. We have a total of 7 children and just put number 7 into kinder garden. Trust me when I say that Desert Garden is one of the nicest elementary schools our children have ever gone to, and is teacher is just fantastic. All the staff that I have met so far have...
4.0 parent
6/1/2013
Ms. McIntyre is the best kindergarten teacher!!!She keeps the students engaged, learning and happy! I would recommend her to anyone.
1.0 parent
7/17/2012
It is no surprise to me to see that this scholl has been given a 3 out of ten. I had many problems with a teacher in particular that was most definitely singling my child out and making inappropriate comments about our family dynamic to him. When bringing these issues to the attention of both the Pr...
5.0 parent
11/11/2007

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Desert Garden Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Glendale, AZ, in the Glendale neighborhood, and is served by the Glendale Elementary School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 641 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Desert Garden Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $436,766. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, Glendale High School, West-Mec - Glendale High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Garden Elementary School.

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