Arizona Desert Elementary School

Arizona Desert Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
8803 W Van Buren St,  Tolleson, AZ
Tolleson Elementary School District
4.0
776 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
42%
State Average
44%
Science
26%
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
310:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
83.1%
Black
8.9%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/3/2024
It is a shame that there are students who are rude and disrespectful to not only each other, but teacher are rude well, My daughter is in 6th grade, and sits in a class where the teacher quit in the middle of the year. Apparently, she had it with the delinquents as well. Now, the classes have a subs...
1.0 parent
7/26/2023
Bullying is ignored and basically tolerated. Some teachers will even engage in the bullying.
5.0 parent
3/24/2019
I would rate it 5 stars because I have had no problems and my son is doing very well. The teachers care about their students and help students who are struggling. School safety is a top priority.
5.0 teacher
8/22/2013
Arizona Desert is committed to Excellence Everyday. Parents and teachers work together as a team to reach all of our student needs. Teachers are hard working, dedicated and truly believe that all students are capable of success--with not exceptions. I love AZD!

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Arizona Desert Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Tolleson, AZ, in the Tolleson neighborhood, and is served by the Tolleson Elementary School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 776 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Arizona Desert Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $347,474. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tolleson Union High School, University High School, Tolleson Virtual High School, and more. Learn more about what Tolleson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arizona Desert Elementary School.

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