Desert Sun Academy

Desert Sun Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

27880 N 64TH St, Scottsdale, AZ

Desert Foothills Neighborhood

Cave Creek Unified School District

368 Students

B+

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School Details

Head of School
Aaron Bagwell

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
52%

B+

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.3%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

471:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.2%

Male

48.8%

White

75.2%

Hispanic

17.1%

Two or more races

4.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.6%

Black

1.6%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/22/2024

We absolutely love this school, and the wonderful teachers, faculty, and principal. Our daughter has been attending DSA for the past 3 years, and we couldn’t be happier. We have loved the French immersion program she is in, and this year has been outstanding. Mme Croze and Mrs Rodriguez are so wonde...

2.0 parent

1/20/2023

This school is a mess. The amount of sub teachers they have had will make your head spin. I think they've gone through at least 5 art teachers and at least 3 music teachers. The behavior issues with kids are not dealt with and is horrible, so much bully behavior. They are understaffed and have a new...

5.0 parent

1/12/2022

DSA is such a wonderful school and we are so pleased with the teachers over the years. My two kids go here and we could not be more happy. The education is top notch! We are so lucky to have this as our home school. My kids are excited to go to school everyday and are doing very well.

5.0 parent

12/4/2021

We moved here and started with this school early 2021. Our kids are now in first and third grade. The teachers are enthusiastic, kind and push the kids to excel. We also could not be happier with the principal. He delivers great motivational chats to the students, greets everyone with a smile and is...

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List Price Range

$150K - $6.6M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,733,853

Median Lot Size

50,311 Sq Ft

% Renters

Household Income

$191,224

% of College Grads

58.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

4,464 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

5.3%

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- 2.5 Baths
- 2,837 Sq Ft
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