Desert Marigold School

About Desert Marigold School

Desert Marigold School is an innovative, independent K-8 school located in the heart of the desert in Tucson, Arizona. Our mission is to foster a love of learning, cultivate creative and critical thinking, and nurture a sense of social and environmental responsibility.
At Desert Marigold School, we believe that education should be a joyful and meaningful experience. Our teachers strive to create an engaging and supportive learning environment that encourages children to explore their own interests and develop their individual potential. We use a project-based learning approach that allows students to investigate topics that are meaningful to them and develop their skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving.
We also recognize the importance of fostering a sense of community and connection with the environment. Our school is committed to teaching students the importance of sustainability and responsible stewardship of the natural world. We offer a variety of outdoor activities and field trips that allow students to explore and appreciate the desert environment.
Desert Marigold School is a place where learning is fun and meaningful, and where children can explore their own interests and develop their individual potential. We invite you to come and explore our unique learning environment and discover the possibilities of a Desert Marigold education.

Address:	6210 S 28th St Phoenix, AZ 85042
Phone:	(602) 243-6909
Site:	desertmarigold.org
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	273 students

Overview Desert Marigold School

Desert Marigold School serves 273 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Desert Marigold School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Marigold School

Desert Marigold School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Desert Marigold School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.