Very Good
#717 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 36% in state
Desert Marigold School
School · Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association D (79957) · Phoenix, AZ
A Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association D (79957) charter school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6210 S 28TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85042
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Desert Marigold School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Marigold 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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
$86,837
Median home value
$353,400
Median rent
$1,495/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91st Psalm Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| The Paideia Academy of South PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Sorrow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 99 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association D (79957)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,832NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Desert Marigold School is listed in Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association d (79957); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Marigold School
Desert Marigold School is a public school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Valley of the Sun Waldorf Education Association D (79957), serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Marigold School
What grades does Desert Marigold School serve?
Desert Marigold School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Marigold School?
Desert Marigold School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
How does Desert Marigold School rank in AZ?
Desert Marigold School ranks #717 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Marigold School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Marigold School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Marigold School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Marigold School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Marigold School a charter school?
Yes, Desert Marigold School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Desert Marigold School a Title I school?
No, Desert Marigold School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.2%
- Phone
- (602) 243-6909
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 85042)
- 45,575
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 85042; 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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