Desert Spirit School
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5 out of 5 | 4 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 926 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
- Ranks 484th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 7355 W. Orangewood, Glendale, AZ 85303
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Glendale Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,791
- Students Per Teacher: 19.3
- Enrolled Students: 13,116
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 926
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 47.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 487 (52.6%)
- Females: 439 (47.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 72 (7.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 738 (79.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 810 (87.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 18 | 1.9% |
| Black | 112 | 12.1% |
| Asian | 48 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 641 | 69.2% |
| White | 107 | 11.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 17 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 10.4% |
| 1st Grade | 118 | 12.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 108 | 11.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 96 | 10.4% |
| 4th Grade | 91 | 9.8% |
| 5th Grade | 106 | 11.4% |
| 6th Grade | 109 | 11.8% |
| 7th Grade | 99 | 10.7% |
| 8th Grade | 86 | 9.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 48%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 8 Years
- Average Salary: $41,846
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,580 | 58% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,970 | 43% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 4 Reviews
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4 reviews for Desert Spirit School
- Reviewed by Former Student on November 03, 2011
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I Love This School! It Is Fun And Cool! I Would Never Switch Schools For Any Reasons What So Ever!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on April 05, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- This is the BEST School in the area. We been here for 7 years. The staff is awsome
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 03, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- me gusta esa escuela para mis hijos,a mi en lo personal me gustaria que pusieran uniforme para los niños.gracias
- Reviewed by Student on June 19, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- This school is the best out of all the other schools. I've been in this school for 4 years this is going to to be my 5th year i am so HAPPY because THIS is going TO be my 5 th year at this school
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