Desert Thunder

About Desert Thunder

Desert Thunder is an intense off-road racing game that takes you on an adrenaline-filled journey through the treacherous terrain of the desert. Race against your opponents in a variety of vehicles, from jeeps and buggies to monster trucks and sand rails, as you traverse treacherous sand dunes, canyons, and other obstacles. With the game’s realistic physics engine, you’ll feel every bump and jump as you make your way to the finish line. Customize your vehicle with different upgrades, and challenge your friends in thrilling multiplayer races. With its stunning visuals and intense gameplay, Desert Thunder is sure to provide hours of exciting off-road racing fun.

Address:	16750 W Garfield St Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone:	(623) 772-4700
Site:	dt.avondale.k12.az.us
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	863 students

Overview Desert Thunder

Desert Thunder serves 863 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Desert Thunder 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% (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 39% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Thunder

Desert Thunder 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 Thunder is 0.60, 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.