Desert Sky Community School

Public, Charter K-5

 1350 N Arcadia Ave
       Tucson, AZ  85712-4706


(520) 745-3888

District: Desert Sky Community School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
690th of 1,245 Arizona Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  39

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
23.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Desert Sky Community School ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Desert Sky Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Sky Community School 690th of 1245 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Desert Sky Community School in the ranking list.)

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Desert Sky Community School Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert Sky Community School Inc. 301st of 540 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Desert Sky Community School

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Rank History for all students at Desert Sky Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 29.05 905th 1141 20.7%
2013 50.15 590th 1158 49.1%
2021 41.52 641st 1226 47.7%
2023 39.05 690th 1245 44.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert Sky Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.32 213th 1116 80.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Desert Sky Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.26 605th 1219 50.4%
2022 47.03 445th 824 46.0%
2023 67.22 350th 1219 71.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Desert Sky Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.73 614th 1220 49.7%
2023 46.38 578th 1216 52.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert Sky Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.36 368th 1198 69.3%
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Rank History for White students at Desert Sky Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.32 966th 1161 16.8%
2022 42.24 483rd 800 39.6%
2023 28.46 775th 1024 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, March 2, 2015

Open Quote I love Desert Sky! Having access to a tuition-free Waldorf education is great. My kids have had a wonderful learning experience at the school, which teaches them to truly understand rather than just memorize information. Besides their core academics they have been learning Spanish and German as well as singing and different instruments. There is also a school garden where the kids grow herbs, vegetables, and some fruit. Throughout the year the students (and the whole school community) participate in seasonal festivals and activities. And my children love their teachers, who care deeply about them and their needs and progress (and who have an excellent relationship with the parents). Close Quote


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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Open Quote Both of my daughters have been enrolled at desert sky since Kindergarten. I feel this was the best school I could find that mimicked the nurturing nature of home. The school believes in a play based cirriculum and focuses on learning with the whole body instead of limiting it to the head. The teachers are all wonderful and warm and well educated in both mainstream academics as well as Waldorf specific education. I also really enjoy the fellow parents and the warmth of school community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Desert Sky Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 30 1 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2008 44 1 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 62
2009 43 3 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 58
2010 33 5 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2011 37 0 1 13 0 0 8 0 59
2012 39 3 1 14 0 0 8 0 65
2013 38 2 1 17 0 0 1 0 59
2014 32 0 1 12 0 0 3 0 48
2015 33 3 1 19 1 0 3 0 60
2016 35 1 1 19 2 1 5 0 64
2017 36 2 0 20 2 0 6 0 66
2018 35 2 0 13 0 0 3 0 53
2019 29 1 2 13 0 0 4 0 49
2020 35 0 0 18 0 0 3 0 56
2021 34 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 50
2022 35 1 0 16 0 0 1 0 53
2023 30 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 39

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sky Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 46 n/a n/a 37
2008 62 n/a n/a n/a
2009 58 n/a n/a 37.9
2010 47 n/a n/a 14.9
2011 59 n/a n/a 52.5
2012 65 n/a n/a n/a
2013 59 n/a n/a 49.2
2014 48 n/a n/a 39.6
2015 60 n/a n/a n/a
2016 64 n/a n/a 43.8
2017 66 n/a n/a 51.5
2018 53 n/a n/a n/a
2019 49 n/a n/a n/a
2020 56 n/a n/a 60.7
2021 50 n/a n/a n/a
2022 53 n/a n/a 26.4
2023 39 n/a n/a 33.3

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 Sky Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 46 n/a n/a 37
2008 62 n/a n/a n/a
2009 58 n/a n/a 37.9
2010 47 n/a n/a 14.9
2011 59 n/a n/a 52.5
2012 65 n/a n/a n/a
2013 59 n/a n/a 49.2
2014 48 n/a n/a 39.6
2015 60 n/a n/a n/a
2016 64 n/a n/a 43.8
2017 66 n/a n/a 51.5
2018 53 n/a n/a n/a
2019 49 n/a n/a n/a
2020 56 n/a n/a 60.7
2021 50 n/a n/a n/a
2022 53 n/a n/a 26.4
2023 39 n/a n/a 33.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert Sky Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,534
2020 $10,126

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert Sky Community School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4939
 20.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic139
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2930
 3.4%
Two or More Races40
 100%


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Students at Desert Sky Community School are 77% White, 23% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended Desert Sky Community School.

Desert Sky Community School ranks 690th of 1245 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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