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#941 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 47% in state
Desert Oasis Elementary School
Elementary School · Nadaburg Unified School District (4252) · Wittmann, AZ
A Nadaburg Unified School District (4252) elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
32919 N CENTER ST, Wittmann, AZ 85361
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Desert Oasis Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 Oasis Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,056
Median home value
$388,800
Median rent
$1,260/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,134 | Compare → |
| Nadaburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nadaburg Unified School District (4252)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Oasis Elementary School is listed in Nadaburg Unified School District (4252); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Oasis Elementary School
Desert Oasis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wittmann, AZ, part of Nadaburg Unified School District (4252), serving approximately 657 students in grades Pre-K-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #941 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Oasis Elementary School
What grades does Desert Oasis Elementary School serve?
Desert Oasis Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Oasis Elementary School?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
How does Desert Oasis Elementary School rank in AZ?
Desert Oasis Elementary School ranks #941 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Oasis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Oasis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Oasis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Oasis Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Oasis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Desert Oasis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Oasis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Desert Oasis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 657
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (623) 556-5880
- Area population (ZIP 85361)
- 8,107
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 85361; 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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