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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
666:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Economically disadvantaged
67.9%
Hispanic
59.4%
Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
White
22.8%
Black
12.6%
Limited English proficient
11.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.212 Reviews
1.0Parent
3/3/2025
My son went to this school from K to 2nd. My son had already completed K when we lived in paradise valley but they made him re take k and that made him behind 1 grade. When he went to 1st and 2nd it was getting worse. The school doesn't care about bullying and the school has no respect for the children. Staff members will call your child racist and will yell shut up. Parents are not allowed to visit the classroom or go any further than the admin office. Just horrible. When I wanted to withdraw my son, they gave us a hard time.
4.0Parent
4/24/2020
I like the teachers they are really nice and they really care for your kids. Just the office staff can be rude and have attitude
4.0NicheUser
4/29/2015
During my time at Desert Star, there are a few teachers that I will never forget. These teachers never gave up on me and always went the extra mile to help me succeed.
My child has attended Desert star for the past 7 years, we have always received exceptional service at this school. The staff is amazing and the after school program has been very helpful in taking care of my child and keeping her safe when I cannot pick her up right after school. Teachers are carin...
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 o...
I have had 4 children attend Desert Star over the past 10 years and have always been pleased with the school's expectations of my kids. The have all excelled in a variety of areas and have gone on to high school well prepared and were able to excel there as well. We will always have fond memories of...
Desert School is a wonderful school. My son is excited to go to school each day. I'm very impressed with his progress. All of the teachers and staff are caring and concerned about all students.
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Desert Star is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Goodyear, AZ and is served by the Avondale Elementary School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 630 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Desert Star has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $399,749. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Edge High School, West-Mec - Desert Edge High School, Agua Fria High School, and more. Learn more about what Goodyear has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Star.
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