Desert Winds Elementary School

Desert Winds Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
12675 W Rudasill Rd,  Tucson, AZ
Picture Rocks Neighborhood
Marana Unified School District
5.0
492 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tawnya Caldwell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
7
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
30%
State Average
31%
Math
44%
State Average
44%
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
489:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Economically disadvantaged
72.5%
White
58.8%
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
34.6%
Two or more races
3.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/2/2015
Desert Winds really cares about their students. They always go the extra mile to help where they can. I have not had a negative interaction with anyone there. They encourage parent involvement, feedback and really show a "can do" attitude. I pulled my children from another MUSD school that was much...
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5.0 parent
8/25/2013
Excellent school! They are always willing to go the extra mile for a student. The extra programs are great and the brag tags are a fun way to reward students. We started in another district (in tucson) and they didn't even compare. If you are considering desert winds then give it a try and you won't...
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5.0 parent
7/11/2012
This is an excellent school. I have had my daughter taken out of other schools in Tucson and Eloy, neither one of those schools even come close or compare to Desert Winds Elementary. I could not ask for a better choice of schools.
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Desert Winds Elementary School

Desert Winds Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Tucson, AZ and is served by the Marana Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 492 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Desert Winds Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $425,298. Discover additional schools in the area, like Green Fields School, Tucson International Academy, Tia West, and more. Learn more about what Tucson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Winds Elementary School.

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