Desert Willow Elementary School

About Desert Willow Elementary School

Desert Willow Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Paradise Valley Unified School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is committed to providing a safe and caring learning environment that promotes academic excellence and encourages students to reach their full potential.
Desert Willow Elementary School offers a wide range of educational opportunities. The school emphasizes the development of strong reading, writing, and math skills and provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes art, music, physical education, and technology. The school also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports teams, and field trips.
Desert Willow Elementary School is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school works to foster respect, responsibility, and civic engagement among all students. The school also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling, tutoring, and academic assistance.
Desert Willow Elementary School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and thrive. The school is committed to helping students reach their full potential and become successful, responsible citizens.

Address:	3700 Prospector St Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone:	(928) 753-2472
Site:	dwes.kusd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	373 students

Overview Desert Willow Elementary School

Desert Willow Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Desert Willow Elementary 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 25-29% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Willow Elementary School

Desert Willow Elementary 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 Willow Elementary School is 0.55, 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.