Desert Star School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 889 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 368th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2131 South 157th Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Avondale Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,103
- Students Per Teacher: 21.1
- Enrolled Students: 6,238
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 889
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 22.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 469 (52.8%)
- Females: 420 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 135 (15.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 329 (37.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 464 (52.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 0.9% |
| Black | 87 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 26 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 429 | 48.3% |
| White | 339 | 38.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 3 | 0.3% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 11.6% |
| 1st Grade | 93 | 10.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 99 | 11.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 102 | 11.5% |
| 4th Grade | 99 | 11.1% |
| 5th Grade | 93 | 10.5% |
| 6th Grade | 93 | 10.5% |
| 7th Grade | 99 | 11.1% |
| 8th Grade | 105 | 11.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 55%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:46%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 5 Years
- Average Salary: $40,276
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,793 | 71% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,966 | 30% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on April 29, 2009
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