Desert Trails Elementary School

Desert Trails Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-7
4315 E Cashman Dr,  Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley Unified School District
3.4
566 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sheri Duggan
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5%
State Average
44%
Science
74%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,156:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
75.5%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 20 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/21/2025
My child attended this school for several years and continued to do well academically, consistently making the honor roll throughout. However, despite their success, we faced ongoing issues with disruptive students who had repeated patterns of behavior year after year. Several incidents were serious...
3.0 parent
3/18/2024
To be honest, I think the school is way too advanced. Now that is not necessarily a bad thing, however, my child is in first grade, she can read, write, and spell 100 words all on her own without any help, her teacher says she should know 170 words and I should look into a holding her back a grade....
1.0 parent
10/22/2022
Would not recommend for many reasons. Discrimination proven. Bullies galore. Very young teachers who need training. Poor resources for IEP/504 students. Extremely high turnover of staff. New principal specifically went against years of documented bullying. Our child is now at a new school and the cu...
1.0 teacher
7/19/2022
The principal is awful there and completely unprofessional. She only cares about test scores.

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Desert Trails Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-7 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 566 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 79% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Desert Trails Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $871,688. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinnacle High School, Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Paradise Valley, Scottsdale Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Trails Elementary School.

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