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#927 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 46% in state
Desert Star
Elementary School · Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Goodyear, AZ
An Avondale Elementary District (4272) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2131 S 157TH AVE, Goodyear, AZ 85338
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Star score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Star sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,654/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goodyear), 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
$99,345
Median home value
$396,100
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85338; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Traditional School - GoodyearCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Basis Goodyear PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Centerra Mirage Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Wildflower Accelerated AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 708 | 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.
Avondale Elementary District (4272)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Star is listed in Avondale Elementary District (4272); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Star
Desert Star is a public elementary school in Goodyear, AZ, part of Avondale Elementary District (4272), serving approximately 630 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Star
What grades does Desert Star serve?
Desert Star serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Star?
Desert Star has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Star?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Star is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Star rank in AZ?
Desert Star ranks #927 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Star's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Star 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 Star?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Star has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Star a charter school?
No, Desert Star is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Star a Title I school?
No, Desert Star is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (623) 772-4600
- Area population (ZIP 85338)
- 64,448
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 85338; 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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