Very Good
#569 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 28% in state
Desert Star Academy
Elementary School · Desert Star Academy (92302) · Fort Mohave, AZ
A charter elementary school in Fort Mohave, AZ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5599 Hwy 95, Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Desert Star Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Desert Star Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,186
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mohave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Camp Mohave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Mohave Valley Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Young Scholars AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 410 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Desert Star Academy (92302)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,579NCES 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 Star Academy is listed in Desert Star Academy (92302); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Star Academy
Desert Star Academy is a public elementary school in Fort Mohave, AZ, part of Desert Star Academy (92302), serving approximately 503 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Star Academy
What grades does Desert Star Academy serve?
Desert Star Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Star Academy?
Desert Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
How does Desert Star Academy rank in AZ?
Desert Star Academy ranks #569 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Star Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Desert Star Academy a charter school?
Yes, Desert Star Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Desert Star Academy a Title I school?
No, Desert Star Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (928) 770-4523
- Area population (ZIP 86426)
- 15,520
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 59.4
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 86426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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