Excellent
#188 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 9% in state
Desert Mountain School
Elementary School · Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Desert Hills, AZ
A Deer Valley Unified District (4246) elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35959 N 7TH AVE, Desert Hills, AZ 85086
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Mountain School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 Mountain 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,543
Median home value
$554,100
Median rent
$2,177/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Ridgeline Academy Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,019 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Foothills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 935 | Compare → |
| Diamond Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 737 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #11 of 41
- District spending per student
- $10,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Mountain School is listed in Deer Valley Unified District (4246); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Mountain School
Desert Mountain School is a public elementary school in Desert Hills, AZ, part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246), serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Mountain School
What grades does Desert Mountain School serve?
Desert Mountain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Mountain School?
Desert Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Mountain School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Mountain School rank in AZ?
Desert Mountain School ranks #188 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Mountain School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Mountain School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Mountain School a charter school?
No, Desert Mountain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Mountain School a Title I school?
No, Desert Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (623) 445-3500
- Area population (ZIP 85086)
- 43,369
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 85086; 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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