Serving 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Mirage Elementary School 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 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Mirage Elementary School's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Mirage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Mirage Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
75%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Mirage Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is ranked #1042 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Desert Mirage Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Mirage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asante Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Desert Mirage Elementary School?
741 students attend Desert Mirage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Desert Mirage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Mirage Elementary School?
Desert Mirage Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Mirage Elementary School offer ?
Desert Mirage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Mirage Elementary School part of?
Desert Mirage Elementary School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District.
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