Desert Horizon Elementary School

Desert Horizon Elementary involves the local community to create enriching experiences.

Through community partnerships, Desert Horizon Elementary extends educational opportunities.

Academic achievement thrives in the enriched environment of Desert Horizon Elementary.

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Desert Horizon Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

8525 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Pendergast Elementary School District

3.2

1.4

690 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
7%

Reading Proficiency
18%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

18%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 39	Full Time Teachers 39
Teachers in First or Second Year 17%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

742:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.5%	Female 44.5%
Economically disadvantaged 91.6%	Hispanic 85.2%
Male 55.5%	Female 44.5%
Limited English proficient 31.6%	Black 7.3%
White 4.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Alum

8/18/2017

I liked that the teachers were understanding, but that was about four years ago. I am sure many thing have already changed. When I was there the teachers gave homework and worked with the students.

5.0 Niche User

7/22/2015

This school offered me and my sisters great opportunities to become successful in high school and it provided many experiences. It encouraged me to appreciate learning as well as the importance of community.

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1.0 parent

4/18/2024

This school deserves to be shutdown I don't care what these teachers say.This school gives my 3 kids nightmares and hellscapes.

1.0 parent

2/24/2023

Mrs. Shari Guerra just as bad as the previous principal if not worse. My daughter was assaulted and what does the principal do suspend my daughter instead of worrying about her safety. She was very disrespectful to me and kicked me out of her office for asking her to call me by my name instead the w...

1.0 parent

3/12/2014

The staff and principal at this school are very disrespectful the do not treat parents nor the students with respect. It's been 2months my child has been having a bullying problem and nothing has been done about it. The principal does not return any of our calls and the teacher is very ignorant. The...

3.0 parent

2/26/2014

The front office has no respect for parents, they don't smile or greet anyone, they do not make anyone feel welcome, you walk in the office and they let you just stand their for a while before they acknowledge you are their.... and they show no respect for the students yelling at them and making the...

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Arizona Maricopa County Phoenix 85037

Desert Horizon Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Pendergast Elementary School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 690 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Desert Horizon Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westwind Intermediate School, Trevor Browne High School, Tolleson Union High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Horizon Elementary School.

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