Desert Sky Community School

Desert Sky Community School

Charter Elementary School | Grade K-5
1350 N Arcadia Ave,  Tucson, AZ
4.3
3.2

School Details

Students
39

Niche Grade

A+
Teachers
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Teachers
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
18%
State Average
44%
Science
29%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
53.8%
Male
46.2%
White
76.9%
Hispanic
23.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 9 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
1/22/2023
The leadership team, teachers, and board members are incredibly devoted. Have a local, free, Waldorf education option is an amazing thing. If you're interested in a small, family oriented, Waldorf school, please look into Desert Sky Community School.
4.0 NicheUser
2/24/2015
Our director/principal is very patient with the children and allows them to explain themselves and their behaviors. The communication with parents is very open.
4.0 NicheUser
2/24/2015
The school is very conscious of any student allergies (food or otherwise) or special needs. It is also a fragrance free campus.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 17 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/3/2024
The administration of this school continues to refuse to address the unsafe and concerning behaviors of certain children that make it very difficult for the other children to learn in a safe and caring environment. When someone speaks up about this, they are met with retaliation and more complacency...
1.0 parent
3/15/2024
The leadership is horrible. The principal in particular is rude, condescending, and refuses to adequately address any issues that come up. The school is extremely disorganized as a whole. The curriculum is a joke. All of the volunteer opportunities and activities held at the school are a waste of ti...
2.0 parent
8/8/2022
My child attended Kindergarten at this school for about 2 months. In that brief period of time we were fortunate to meet some really incredible families who have become good friends (all of which have withdrawn their children from this school, btw) and meet one wonderful teacher (Mr Kenny, who wasn'...
5.0 parent
12/12/2018
The primary purpose of Desert Sky Community School is to educate children through experiential learning, including the arts and storytelling. With a developmental approach to the whole child, our school will address the different needs of different children. Our school strives to be an aesthetically...

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