Desert Star

About Desert Star

The Desert Star is an iconic landmark in the desert of Arizona. Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, it is a unique and beautiful sight to behold.
The star is made up of five large boulders, each weighing around a ton, that have been arranged in the shape of a five-pointed star. The star is estimated to be around 8,000 years old and is thought to have been made by the Hohokam people.
The star has become a popular tourist attraction over the years, with people coming to view the star from all around the world. It has also become a symbol of hope and resilience for the local community, with many people believing that it is a sign of the strength and spirit of the people who live in the desert.
The Desert Star is a reminder of the beauty of the desert and a reminder of the power of nature. It is a reminder that even in the harshest of environments, life can still thrive and beauty can still be found.

Address:	2131 S 157th Ave Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone:	(623) 772-4600
Site:	ds.avondale.k12.az.us
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	665 students

Overview Desert Star

Desert Star serves 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Desert Star placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Star

Desert Star 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 Star is 0.61, 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.