Very Good
#505 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 25% in state
Desert Harbor Elementary School
Elementary School · Peoria Unified School District (4237) · Peoria, AZ
A Peoria Unified School District (4237) elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15585 N 91ST AVE, Peoria, AZ 85382
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Harbor Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Desert Harbor Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,387
Median home value
$408,000
Median rent
$1,875/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy-peoriaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Paseo Verde Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Sierra School of PeoriaPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 86 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peoria Unified School District (4237)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #6 of 42
- District spending per student
- $10,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Harbor Elementary School is listed in Peoria Unified School District (4237); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Harbor Elementary School
Desert Harbor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Peoria, AZ, part of Peoria Unified School District (4237), serving approximately 799 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #505 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Harbor Elementary School
What grades does Desert Harbor Elementary School serve?
Desert Harbor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Harbor Elementary School?
Desert Harbor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Harbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Harbor Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Harbor Elementary School rank in AZ?
Desert Harbor Elementary School ranks #505 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Harbor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Harbor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Harbor Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Harbor Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Harbor Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Harbor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Harbor Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Harbor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (623) 486-6200
- Area population (ZIP 85382)
- 43,109
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85382; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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