Desert Mosaic School

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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

5757 W. Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735

(520) 578-2022

District: MultiDimensional Literacy Corp.

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 33

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

Hispanic:

39.4%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert Mosaic School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.36. (See more...)

Compare Details Desert Mosaic School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.87. (See more...)

Compare Details Desert Mosaic School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60. (See more...)

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Rank History for Desert Mosaic School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	36.69	695^th	1062	34.6%
2010	28.57	832^nd	1090	23.7%
2011	32.41	758^th	1075	29.5%
2012	23.20	998^th	1141	12.5%
2013	48.36	621^st	1158	46.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education Accountability Division, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Desert Mosaic School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	28.35	510^th	663	23.1%
2010	39.94	424^th	692	38.7%
2011	42.67	396^th	685	42.2%
2012	36.69	523^rd	772	32.3%
2013	45.87	436^th	787	44.6%

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Rank History for Desert Mosaic School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	32.85	255^th	395	35.4%
2012	75.94	111^th	471	76.4%
2013	60.00	213^th	491	56.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education Accountability Division, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arizona Department of Education Accountability Division

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Since Adminstration changed last year it seems like the children are not being helped with their problems or issues but punished for needing help or having a problem. I have talked with SEVERAL parents and one name always seems to be the issue and the are SUPPOSED to be in charge. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, October 24, 2010

I love this school. Great teachers and they do a great job. DMS is the best school i have ever been to. I would recommend it to anyone that is looving for a wonderful loving school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Desert Mosaic School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	62	7	0	41	6	n/a	n/a	116
2002	93	5	0	50	1	n/a	n/a	149
2003	93	5	0	50	1	n/a	n/a	149
2004	99	8	1	43	1	n/a	n/a	152
2005	101	7	0	40	3	n/a	n/a	151
2006	94	7	2	62	1	n/a	n/a	166
2007	82	10	1	62	1	n/a	n/a	156
2008	75	6	3	58	4	n/a	n/a	146
2009	84	5	2	75	5	n/a	n/a	171
2010	83	6	0	79	10	n/a	n/a	178
2011	73	3	0	85	1	0	1	163
2012	45	2	0	56	2	0	1	106
2013	42	0	0	39	0	0	2	83
2014	29	0	0	20	0	0	1	50
2015	16	1	0	13	0	0	3	33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Desert Mosaic School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	116	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	152	n/a	n/a	80.3
2005	151	n/a	n/a	80.1
2006	166	n/a	n/a	80.1
2007	156	n/a	n/a	74.4
2008	146	n/a	n/a	73.3
2009	171	n/a	n/a	73.1
2010	178	n/a	n/a	64.6
2011	163	n/a	n/a	42.3
2012	106	n/a	n/a	64.2
2013	83	n/a	n/a	24.1
2014	50	n/a	n/a	14
2015	33	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Desert Mosaic School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	116	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	149	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	152	n/a	n/a	80.3
2005	151	n/a	n/a	80.1
2006	166	n/a	n/a	80.1
2007	156	n/a	n/a	74.4
2008	146	n/a	n/a	73.3
2009	171	n/a	n/a	73.1
2010	178	n/a	n/a	64.6
2011	163	n/a	n/a	42.3
2012	106	n/a	n/a	64.2
2013	83	n/a	n/a	24.1
2014	50	n/a	n/a	14
2015	33	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Desert Mosaic School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				AASA English Language Arts (2023)							AASA Mathematics (2023)							AzSCI Science (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Tucson International Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2700 W Broadway Blvd	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Tucson International Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 230-3852	70			87.1%	7 (10.0%)	2 (2.9%)	59 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		20.0	20.0		17.0				20.0	20.0			11.0		67.0	11.0		$25,879	$1,171	$4,319	$6,661	$10,641	$9,748	$20,389
TIA West	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2700 W Broadway Blvd	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Tucson International Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 792-3255	125			81.6%	9 (7.2%)	1 (0.8%)	105 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	40.0	33.0	20.0	14.0	9.0	25.0		20.0	29.0		7.0							$43,771	$2,268	$7,624	$12,160	$15,383	$18,496	$33,879
Tucson International Academy Midvale	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1625 W Valencia Rd Ste 109	Tucson	85746	Pima County	Tucson International Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 792-3255	127			80.3%	9 (7.1%)	6 (4.7%)	96 (75.6%)	2 (1.6%)	7 (5.5%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.7%)								(n/a)	17.0	22.0			31.0	17.0	25.0		22.0	14.0		13.0					13.0	$19,195	$1,372	$4,092	$6,836	$9,565	$4,167	$13,732
Southgate Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	850 W Valencia Rd	Tucson	85706	Pima County	Southgate Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 741-7900	403			40.0%	31 (7.7%)	7 (1.7%)	328 (81.4%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)	21.0	4.0	7.0	21.0	6.0	3.0		17.0		3.0			3.0		3.0	3.0			$00			$00
Nosotros Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	440 N Grande Ave	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Nosotros Inc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 624-1023	305			92.8%	19 (6.2%)	7 (2.3%)	274 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	17.0	25.0	27.0	29.0	24.0	42.0	6.0	28.0	6.0	40.0	14.0	5.0	19.0	3.0	14.0	16.0	7.0		$00			$00
ASDB - Region 3	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1200 W Speedway Blvd	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 770-3458	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
ASDB - Tucson Campus	Public, Alternative	K-12	1200 W Speedway Blvd	Tucson	85745	Pima County	Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 770-3458	113				22 (19.5%)	3 (2.7%)	64 (56.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (19.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)															11.0		11.0
Southside Community School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2701 S Campbell Ave	Tucson	85713	Pima County	Aprender Tucson	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 623-7102	208			89.4%	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	32.0	10.0	13.0	25.0	34.0	4.0		53.0	7.0	34.0	4.0	10.0			17.0				$00			$00
Academy of Math and Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1557 W Prince Rd	Tucson	85705	Pima County	Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(520) 293-2676	581			73.7%	89 (15.3%)	41 (7.1%)	427 (73.5%)	13 (2.2%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	51.0	56.0	40.0	60.0	49.0	49.0		68.0	54.0	48.0	47.0	48.0	47.0		56.0	36.0		$10,275	$1,490	$589	$3,570	$4,167	$4,028	$8,195
Sunnyside Online Success Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2238 E Ginter Rd	Tucson	85706	Pima County	Sunnyside Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(520) 545-2064	107				1 (0.9%)	2 (1.9%)	102 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)					25.0	14.0	40.0						13.0	17.0					$00			$00

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How many students attend Desert Mosaic School?

In the 2014-15 school year, 33 students attended Desert Mosaic School.

What is the racial makeup of Desert Mosaic School?

Students at Desert Mosaic School are 48% White, 39% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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