Desert Star Community School vs. American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Desert Star Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-12, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
144 students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1323 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
14
Grade 1 Students
15
14
Grade 2 Students
11
14
Grade 3 Students
25
17
Grade 4 Students
10
16
Grade 5 Students
16
20
Grade 6 Students
21
20
Grade 7 Students
20
20
Grade 8 Students
13
22
Grade 9 Students
-
25
Grade 10 Students
-
21
Grade 11 Students
-
22
Grade 12 Students
-
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
3%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
40%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
75%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%